CO129-353 - Public Offices - 1908 — Page 577

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5 and 6 and does not extend to Chinese subjects in China.

As at present advised, I am in general agreement with His Majesty's Consul General in this matter, but not being entirely able to follow the legal arguments of the Chief Justice, I think that before expressing my opinion to H.E., I should submit the correspondence for your consideration.

I understand the Chief Justice to lean that the jurisdiction of the Hongkong Courts is not in effect limited by the China and Corea Order in Council, and as to that, it seems clear that his position is, as Sir Frederick Lugard has said, untenable.

I have the honour to remain, with the highest respect, Sir, your most obedient, humble servant,

sgd/

J.N. Jordan.

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573 5 and 6 and does not extend to Chinese subjects in China. As at present advised, I am in general agreement with His Majesty's Consul General in this matter, but not being entirely able to follow the legal arguments of the Chief Justice, I think that before expressing my opinion to H.E., I should submit the correspondence for your consideration. I understand the Chief Justice to lean that the jurisdiction of the Hongkong Courts is not in effect limited by the China and Corea Order in Council, and as to that, it seems clear that his position is, as Sir Frederick Lugard has said, untenable. I have the honour to remain, with the highest respect, Sir, your most obedient, humble servant, sgd/ J.N. Jordan.

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> 573 5 and 6 and does not extend to Chinese subjects in China. As at present advised, I am in general agreement with His Majesty's Consul General in this matter, but not being entirely able to follow the legal arguments of the Chief Justice, I think that b fore expressing my opinion to "r.Pox, I should submit the correc) ondence for your consideration. I understand the Chief Justice to lean that the jurisdiction of the Pongkong Courts is not in effect limited by the China and Corea Order in Council, and as to that, it seems clear that his position is, as Sir Frederick Lugard has said, untenable. I have the honour to re, with the highest respect, sir, your most obedient, humble servant, sa/ J.N.Jordan.

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573

5 and 6 and does not extend to Chinese subjects in China.

As at present advised, I am in general agreement

with His Majesty's Consul General in this matter, but

not being entirely able to follow the legal arguments

of the Chief Justice, I think that b fore expressing

my opinion to "r.Pox, I should submit the correc) ondence

for your consideration.

I understand the Chief Justice to lean that the

jurisdiction of the Pongkong Courts is not in effect

limited by the China and Corea Order in Council, and as

to that, it seems clear that his position is, as Sir

Frederick Lugard has said, untenable.

I have the honour to re, with the highest respect,

sir,

your most obedient, humble servant,

sa/

J.N.Jordan.

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