approach perfection and I see no reason why the laws of Hongkong should not be rewritten. Trust that His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong will consider the maintenance of friendship and prevent throwing difficulties in the way; that he will draw up separate regulations for the rendition of fugitive criminals, regulations which will not be injurious to Hongkong, and will benefit China. Then only can a perfect state of ... evidence already taken, that the witnesses to Hong Kong, will ... be ... always ready to communicate this to the Governor of Hongkong and ... to request acknowledgement to give orders for a speedy settlement so that trouble may be averted from these poor people.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant So/ Thong Thick-ting Gov Sec of the Zun therang Translated by sor Alex Stosie.
... things being said to exist; and I have to request that you will lay this important matter before the Hongkong Government. In the present instance I have given orders that this case cannot be decided on the evidence ...
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communicate this
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may
that trouble.
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Sir,
most obedient servant
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Gov Sen of the Zur therang
Translated by
sor Alex Stosie.
things besaid to exist; and
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this
important
watter before the songthong
Government. In the present
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Raw
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evidence
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