losure No. 1 in 'r. Fox's despatch No. 70 of December 19th. 1900.
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PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY VICGDY GWA. DICHTER 14th. 1900.
JAN 25 1909,
The British Consul states that the onquiry into the
death of the Chinese pussenger on board the "Fatshan" hua
been conducted according to Treaty.
Proclamation issued by the Viceroy of the Two Kwung
with reference to the death of a Chinaman on the British
Steamer "Fatshan":-
"This is to state that I have received a
communication from the British Conail-General in which he
informs me that, the accused man Noronha being a Portuguese
subject, he called together the witnessos, both Chinese
and foreign, and submitted them, with the accused, to a
close examination lasting over several days. The Consul-
General continues that although he has held this preliminary
enquiry he has no jurisdiction over the accused nor power
to pass judgment on him.
"With regard to my request that a day should
be appointed for a fresh trial of the case, I afterwards
received a visit from the Consul-General, who explained
to me
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