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imprisoned at Canton; and to

transmit herewith a

copy of the

correspondence which has passed

subject.

this

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fit:

From these documents

it will be seen that, (after

some

correspondence with the doting Consul

at Canton), in accordance with the

advice

of

Enclosure (With 7 Sub-Dre

the Excentive Council and adult indi

of the Attorney-General, I referred

this case to Her Majesty's Chargé d'Affaires at Peking (Mr. O'Conor]

(M2 in order that he might make

representations to the proper Chinese

Authorities

11th Mar 18

b-enclosure 4. 15th April, 1885

Authorities there with a view to an

inquiry

telegram

into the

circumstances. A

was also sent asking Mr.

O'Conor to endeavour to induce the

Imperial Government at Peking to instruct the local authorities at ~

Canton to temporarily suspend the

molosures Telegram a reply

Sub-enclosure 20 24th Feby, + 274 "March, 188%

18th April, 1885.

Subenclosus 3 16th April,

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proocedings in this matter. To this was received stating " that instructions had been given the Canton Authorities to suspend

their action.

to

eft a later date a letter,

cenclosure 6. 3. #May, 1885.

dated May 1st ultimo, was received

from

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