the Governor of the Colony,

who I said was usually approached through the Colonial secretary

Nr 16/12

When two men change with each other with insulting and arrogant manners & behaviour, the presumption is that both are right, & it is hopeless to decide between them on such a question.

As to the charges ago! the Chief Justice, we must wait for the result of the investigation into M.M.'s conduct 1892(?).... what I was asked rest of

184

Mr. Gibbons.

M

A

These

unfit

My Lord,

3.

In forwarding... as in the matter in question.

letter d

That no premature conclusion be drawn till all sides of the matter

Sir John is worthy of transacting business in Chambers,

is not to his credit.

Suggestions

it

would be much better if

win ata kiant in Court.

Proene mat A.

J. 17.12

There is a paragraph in the C. Justice's first letter about two

Deputies being made to step down among a

Wymin Mother; as the pay of a longer staff

wh. will probably was drawn.

foruma K 18

We shall soon have to form a special department to deal with the quarrels of Hong Kong officials.

1882

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Page 341

Government House, Hongkong. 2nd November 1880.

my despatch N. 166 of the 27th ultimo I reported that Mr. Gibbons had on the 4th and 7th of September sent me two letters containing charges

against the Chief Justice which he

Right Honourable

The Earl of Kimberley.

Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies,

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