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prefer
some
person with a legal training, I would suggest Mr. Ng- Choy, a Chinese gentleman of high Character and a member of
Member of Lincoln's Inn. Not long since, the Acting Attorney General, M. Russell, told. me that he thought mr. Ng Choy would make a first-rate Police Magistrate in Honghong, from his thorough knowledge of the work and his strictly honourable disposition. The salary of the vacant -
4.
office is £ 800 a year.
Jenclose the
usual statement respecting it.
5.
As to the post of Acting.
xho, not
Run
Sterling
Treasurer, I will communicate with
despatch. Meanwhile
you in another despatch.
I have appointed. Mr. Malcolm S. Tomnochy to be Acting Colonial Treasurer, in addition to his regular work as superintendent of the Gool. I have the honour to be,
sis,
Your Most Obedient humble Servant.
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