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international rule is that laid down in the

General Consular Instructions (Chapter 25,

paragraph 25). A refusal of the judicial police

to execute the orders of the Court in this case

would be difficult to defend under the rendition

agreement.

9. In view of the opinion with regard to this

matter that you have expressed in the despatch

quoted above, I shall decline to intervene in

- Kr. Chew's case, unless otherwise instructed.

sut as an important question of principle is

involved, I shall be glad to learn whether

this attitude meets with your approval.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

(Signed) J.F. BRENAN.

Consul-General.