CO129-306 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [8-9] — Page 485

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Mr. Antrobus. Mr. Cnx. Kr. Lucas. Mr. Graham. H. Ommanney. Earl of Onslow. Mr. Chamberlain.

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DRAFT.

Houghing AT, 358. Hagging 1366486. Sir H. A. Blake

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Mr. 16. Stubbs 17/10 Lt. in Cler

Mr. Antrobus. Mr. Cox. Mr. Lucas. Mr. Graham. H. Ommanney. Earl of Onslow. Mr. Chamberlain.

2 drafts Sir 481 22 October 1901

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your despatch No. 363 of the 12th ultimo endorsing copies of correspondence with the Acting Consul General at Canton re trial & execution of Certain Chinese pirates. I am glad the Viceroy and Chinese Authorities found it possible to dispense with infliction of torture in this case.

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