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HIS MAJESTY'S CONSULATE GENERAL,

CANTO N.

15th April 1904.

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Sir:-

I have the honour to state that the Hongkong

murder case referred to in your despatch No.1 of

January 1st has been constantly pressed on the atten-

By ar-

tion of the Viceroy verbally and by letter.

rangement with the Hongkong Government all the Hong-

kong witnesses were sent here under the charge of

Mr. Hallifax of the Hongkong Civil Service, and they

were examined before a Judicial Commission appoint-

ed by the Viceroy for the special purpose of inves-

tigating this murder. The Commission was composed

of the Provincial Treasurer; Provincial Judge, Salt

Commissioner, Grain Intendant and the Viceroy's For-

eign Secretary. To assist in watching the case I

sent to the first hearing (February 9th-12th) Mr.

Major, and to the second (February 21st-22nd) Mr.

Combe, to accompany Mr. Hallifax.

ir Ernest Satow, G.C.M.G.,

&c., &c., &c.

Peking.

Before