40
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examined.
30.
I deny flatly any wanton delay in enabling Contractors to obtain payment - and I take leave to doubt the value of the candid statements of the Chinese Contractors.
31.
I can only deny, I can neither explain nor refute the charges brought against me by His Excellency as I have not been furnished with the grounds on which he rests these charges.
33.
I am entitled in common justice, and by special provisions of Her Majesty's Rules and Regulations to have sent to me the evidence on which His Excellency acts.
33.
I expect with confidence that if afforded the opportunity I can explain away and refute the charges against me on all important points:
34.
I do not profess to be entirely free from fault but I respectfully protest against any further proceedings of the nature indicated in your letter until I have had ample opportunity to make my explanations to His Excellency in writing, and as required by Rules and Regulations.
True Copy.
Acting Colonial Secretary,
I have to,
(Signed) L. H. Moorsom
Surveyor General