CO129-326 - Foreign Office - 1904 — Page 78

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October 1st, and expressed my surprise that the investigation of the case had been placed in his hands, it being the Admiral who, with a view to obtaining the reward offered and gaining official credit, had sent the officers to Hongkong to try and effect the capture of Hung Ch'uan-fu; I reminded them that the body of the murdered man had been taken to a place near Fu Mun, the Admiral's Headquarters, and requested in conclusion that he might be brought to trial with the other culprits.

I have received a reply from the Board that they have again instructed the Viceroy to make a thorough investigation and will communicate further with me in due course.

I have informed the Government of Hongkong of the above.

(Signed)

I have &c.,

Ernest Satow

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76 October 1st, and expressed my surprise that the investigation of the case had been placed in his hands, it being the Admiral who, with a view to obtaining the reward offered and gaining official credit, had sent the officers to Hongkong to try and effect the capture of Hung Ch'uan-fu; I reminded them that the body of the murdered man had been taken to a place near Fu Mun, the Admiral's Headquarters, and requested in conclusion that he might be brought to trial with the other culprits. I have received a reply from the Board that they have again instructed the Viceroy to make a thorough investigation and will communicate further with me in due course. I have informed the Government of Hongkong of the above. (Signed) I have &c., Ernest Satow

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C 76 October 1st, and expressed my surprise that the in- vestigation of the case had been placed in his hands, it being the Admiral who, with a view to obtaining the reward offered and gaining official credit, had sent the officers to Hongkong to try and effect the capture of Hung Ch'uan-fu; I reminded them that the body of the murdered man had been taken to a place near Fu Mun, the Admiral's Headquarters, and request- ed in conclusion that he might be brought to trial with the other culprits. I have received a reply from the Board that they have again instructed the Viceroy to make a thorough investigation and will communicate further with me in due course, I have informed the Government of Hongkong of the above. (Signed) I have &c., Ernest Satow, ? }

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October 1st, and expressed my surprise that the in-

vestigation of the case had been placed in his hands,

it being the Admiral who, with a view to obtaining

the reward offered and gaining official credit, had

sent the officers to Hongkong to try and effect the

capture of Hung Ch'uan-fu; I reminded them that the

body of the murdered man had been taken to a place

near Fu Mun, the Admiral's Headquarters, and request-

ed in conclusion that he might be brought to trial

with the other culprits.

I have received a reply from the Board that

they have again instructed the Viceroy to make a

thorough investigation and will communicate further

with me in due course,

I have informed the Government of Hongkong of

the above.

(Signed)

I have &c.,

Ernest Satow,

}

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