CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7] — Page 210

FOPY.

Sir,

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H. B. Ms. Consulate General,

Canton,

8th. November, 1900.

I have just received a despatch from

the Acting Viceroy respecting one Liao u who is at present

in HongKong in charge of the Police. He is accused by the

Chinese Authorities of being a notorious rubber and rebel,

and His Excellency, accordingly requests that extradition

may be granted for him arrangements are being made for the

necessary witness and evidence to be sent to HongKong for

the establishment of the case against the accused. I have

in accordance with a request made by the Acting Viceroy,

given this letter to his Deputy, Sergeant Ho Kuan Ying,

who will proceed with it to HongKong to take over charge

of the prisoner as soon as extradition is granted.

I have etc.,

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(sd.) B. C. George Scott,

H. B. M's. Consul-General.

The Honourable

J. H. Stewart-Lockhart, C, M, G.

Colonial Secretary, HongKong..

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