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exclusive
jurisdiction
over
them whilst in China. But
Can Ave
be held to be si
to be similarly
justified in protecting Chinese subjects from the defects in the judicial system of their
country; and this especially
when in order to do so we
are con 1
compelled (by limiting the meaning of the word criminals, and by determining the degree of proof necessary to convict of crime) to give an interpretation to a Treaty
which
which, if
not at variance with
its plain signification, at all. events cannot be contemplated
do
having been intended as
the one
meaning by
signatory Powers ?
29.
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of the two
On the whole therefore
I hold that the principle under
which on British territory
innocence is · presumed
quilt is
until
is proved is in this case outweighed by other consciterations,
and on
this ground of recommend
in respect of Extradition demands,
that
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