6.
is
His letter preferring these charges and addressed to Charles St George Cleverly Esquire Surveyor General, dated 3rd July 1847... Mr. Variants long silence
silence upon a subject of: such grave importance for a period of eight or nine months, and his
preferring these charges after such
a.
lapse of time throw a suspicious character. over the whole of his conduct and clearly show that he is influenced by other feelings those of zeal for the public service.
viewing
as a
than
the whole of these transactions lawyer, if the charges preferred. had been proved, Swould have given it as my opinion
Farrant
"
rvas
on that Mr.
equally quilly as the
ovr
worst of the extortioners, merely
ccount of his knowledge and concealment
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of the facts. Supposing that he believed them himself, he would
have done
right had be
communicated
there idle Cumours, conversations, and
insinuations to the authorities:
immediately after he heard them.
(Signed) Chat Molloy Campbell.
Actg.
betz. Atty. General.
Victoria, Hongkong,
12th July, 18467.
(Imebopy)
Macie
Colonial Secretary.
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Extract.
Executive Council.