A temporary Dame of Jenne it is very desirable that the Secretariat office in a Police force to which is of large Character to Hong Kong 21 & varied that Should be filled by officers who from their previous training are fully qualified for such positions.
The reason offered and I enclose a copy of the despatch which I have addressed to Sir # Backlin on the subject through Sir DX, Sir DX Back f. 32 regarding the vacant appointment.
The Junior Rice who has for some years been Inspector in the Mauritius Police force; I am not of course aware whether he will accept this offer but I think it right to inform you of the steps taken.