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the appointment of Ms Stg choy be be an Acting Police Magistrate in the absence of Ils Flunkel, I have the hono to state that it was an m arrangement saustioned at JJ Plunket'é request under Lause 133 of the folonial Regulations when I granted him the four months vacation leave on full pay to which not having been away promo work for tive years. he was entilled. The Regulation in question 1011:-
"In such cases no Lecretary of Icate is necessary, but the officer absenting himself mut "with the concurence or cauction of the Governor have made lush arrangements "as may be necessary for the adequate discharge of his duties without cost "to the public":"
2. I have the honor to lay before a copy of the corresportme that took place at the time on subject.
3. 12870 8th of Ja the my despatch seego of the July 1880, I mentioned insidentally that let to Chov's conduct as Acting Police Magistrate during Mr. Plunkets absence had confirmed the high opinion of entertained of his character and abilits. It is but bari justice to Jus Jrg Choy to add that