realized and that something far better and
moxe
4.
practical is required
I have
felt
this
for
done.
time, but the inconvenience of
the
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existing system
has become still
In ore
since I have complied with
pressing the wish of the Chinese that
be allowed to address the leolonial
public business like
they might
It ik de
Secretary
direct
on
any
other persons
no in the
beolomy,
and
proper that
A
since. I have.
written
I have thought it
thought
reply
- should be given to every...
written communication to the Government.
5.
On this question I should be
to learn the Colonial Secretary's Confidentially,
or in
views,
glad
any form he thinks best.
(signed) J. Pope Hermessy.
18th December, 189/07.
Mr.
leolonial Secretary's Office,
18th December, 1877.
Hongkong. 18th
I do not know by what authority
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me the ott. Pravers was designated "Interpreter in
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dez
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as at best he could
only
have been called a
Student Interpreter. Even in this however he has proved a failure, and as he has
abandoned the study of the Chinese language his position is that only of a clert.
This departiment is in reality
without a recognized Chinese Interpreter