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desirable that it should be filled by
a tried man, such as
Captain
Dempster, who has proved his
fitness for the post by his success
in discharging its duties.
4.
It will be seen that
for his
Military
services and
antecedents, Captain Dempster
refers to General Sir Arthur Herbert,
K.C.B., the Quarter-Master-General
of the British Army, who has
Known him for many years.
It is, of course,
5.
understood that Captain Dempster,
if appointed to be Superintendent, would be "seconded," or would
retire from the Army altogether?
I have the honour to be
My Lord.
Your Lordship's most obedient
Humble Servant,
G.M. Bowen
The Colonial Secretary (Mr.
Marsh) who has administered this Government for a considerable period, has reported on Captain
Dempster's