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in his intercourse with the

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native population. The says, his letter to your Lordship, that

he has at times clashed with

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sanitary matters, but

my

views on

I need hardly remind Your Lordship that he also clashed with the views of Governor Sir Arthur Kennedy and Administrator Austin. Indeed the former reported to Lord Carnarvon that Mr Ayres

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given

him

grave

cause to be dissatisfied with his

exercise of authority and that

he had reason to

disregard

him as an

Officer in whose discretion and

judgment he could place but little

reliance.

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Having had four years' experience of Mr Ayres' work, I am clearly of opinion that he has not either the professional or personal qualifications for the post in question.

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I have the honour to be,

My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

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