recommend the appointment
of M. Rennie, the present Auditor General,
but, at the same time express your opinion
that it should be understood that the
appointment proposed should not extend to
any person holding the Office of Auditor General,
but should be limited to Mr. Rennie for whose
merit, alone, it is made.
In accordance with your recommendation
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I have directed the preparation of the necessary Instrument personally conferring upon Mr. Rennie the office of Executive Councillor of the Island of Hong Kong.
I have to...