CO129-505-10 Chinese Extradition Ordinance 1927- proposed amendments 14-7-1927 - 2-11-1927 — Page 41

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Enclosure No.7.

in the interests of the person detained, and it is

impossible that the Magistrate should overrule the consent

of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs and refuse bail.

6.

So far then as deportation proceedings are

concerned, there have been no errors on the part of this

Government; and I remain of the opinion, which I expressed

to Mr. Brenan in my letter of the 17th August, that the

flight of Lau Lun was probably the best end to a difficult

situation. I venture, however, to think that no more

striking illustration could have occurred of the urgent necessity for amending the Chinese Extradition Ordinance:

and I fear that this Colony will become the target for justifiable obloquy, if it cannot help the Chinese

Authorities in cases of this kind.

Chinese characters for names in this despatch

are given on a separate sheet.

& B

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient humble servant,

الأصح السماء

し

Governor, &c.