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70.

"there is the evidence of two witnesses forthcoming, a conviction for perjury cannot be obtained"

ol

The Magistrate was advised not to be guided by the verdict in the case as it might be based on technical grounds, and that although he might have the evidence of one other witness which might satisfy him that the evidence of another was false, and therefore he would be justified in disbelieving the latter, yet it would not be possible, in the absence of two witnesses, to obtain a verdict of guilty of perjury.

9.6.87.

查 Soy & Jackroyd only acted as several agents for a portion.

153

Magistracy, Hongkong, 23rd May, 1887.

Sir,

In continuation of my letter of the 17th instant, I have the honour to forward copies of further correspondence that has passed between the Colonial Secretary and the magistrate.

I have the honour to be,

Your most obedient servant,

The Right Honourable

Police Magistrate.

Sir Henry J. Holland, Bart., M.A.

Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies.

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70. "there is the evidence of two witnesses forthcoming, a conviction for perjury cannot be obtained" ol The Magistrate was advised not to be guided by the verdict in the case as it might be based on technical grounds, and that although he might have the evidence of one other witness which might satisfy him that the evidence of another was false, and therefore he would be justified in disbelieving the latter, yet it would not be possible, in the absence of two witnesses, to obtain a verdict of guilty of perjury. 9.6.87. 查 Soy & Jackroyd only acted as several agents for a portion. 153 Magistracy, Hongkong, 23rd May, 1887. Sir, In continuation of my letter of the 17th instant, I have the honour to forward copies of further correspondence that has passed between the Colonial Secretary and the magistrate. I have the honour to be, Your most obedient servant, The Right Honourable Police Magistrate. Sir Henry J. Holland, Bart., M.A. Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies.
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70.

"there is the evidence of two intues ::

forthcoming, "perjury

a conviction for

cannot be oblamed "

ol

the

Drranted to impress Magistrate that he should not le guided by the verdict in the

be

perjury based

Obw

case as it might

technical

be

grounds,

and that although he night have the evidence of one other witness which might satisfy him that the evidence of

another

Avas

false,

aud

in

cherefore

he would be justified disbelieving the latter, yet it

cwould not be possible.

in the

absence of two witresses to obtain

averdict of guilty of paying.

9.6.87.

查

Soy & Jackroyd

Anly act

Seural

3.0 portion.

153

Magistracy, Hongkong,

23rd May, 1887.

Sis

In continuation of my

letter of

the 17° instant, I have the honour to forward

Copies of further correspondence that has passed between the Colonial Secretary and the magistrate.

I have the honour to be;

бат

Your most obedient servant;

The Right Honourable

Police magistrate.

Sir Henry J. Holland, Bast., MA.

Her Majesty's Principal Secretary

the Colonies.

of Stale

for

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