CO129-553-3 Anti-piracy measures 7-3-1935 - 4-11-1935 — Page 154

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My Lords will be glad to be furnished with the

views of the Secretary of State on the question whether any

alteration is desirable in the present instruction for handing

over to the Chinese all pirates captured in Chinese waters. If,

notwithstanding recent practice, this instruction is to be

retained, the Secretary of State will no doubt consider whether,

in present circumstances, it is desirable to continue to make

a stipulati on that the persons handed over should receive a

fair trial and not be subjected to torture nor to any

punishment repugnant to the usages of civilised nations.

6. A copy of this letter has been sent to the Colonial

office.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

♣ S. BARNES,