CO129-584-14 Commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment. Includes 9 photographs depicting- [CN 3-42] Commutation of... 22-12-1939 - 17-9-1940 — Page 53

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Sir,

CEIVED -9 JAN 1940

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HÓNG KONG.

22nd December, 1939.

I have the honour to report that, in

the case of Tang Chu who was sentenced to death

for murder, I have commuted the sentence to

imprisonment for life.

2.

The matter was considered by my

Executive Council which advised that the clemency

of the Crown should be exercised in this case.

The advice was accepted by me.

3.

A copy of the Chief Justice's letter,

together with his notes of evidence during the

trial, is enclosed.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

files. Worther

Governor.

Киев

THE RIGHT HONCURABLE

MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.,

&C.,

&c., &c.