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territory, and I am in reply to

state to

& you,

for the information

of the Earl of Derby, that the

question of a treaty of extradition

with China is now under Lord

franville's consideration, and

that the point now raised has

not been overlooked; but that

a further communication will.

when the cubject

be made to you has been fully considered.

In regard to the particular

Case

case of murder referred to in

your letter, I am to state that

Lord Granville

to this case

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objection

being represented

to the Viceroy through Ster Majesty's Consul at Canton, leasing it to the discretion of the Viceroy

whether he should or not proceed

to arrest the fugitive and send him back to Hong Kong for trial.

I am, Lir.

Your

most obedient humble servant

Paunceste.