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obtain to him by the Local Auditor, in order that I may have Your Lordship's instructions as to what are the rights and powers of the Governor in regard to opinions — expressed or orders given by the latter officer.
According to what is stated in Your Lordship's despatches No. 27 of the 8th February and No. 104 of the 12th June, the Local Auditor is not an officer of the Hongkong Government, nor does he receive his appointment, or is he to take his instructions, from the officer Administering the Government.
If then the Local Auditor addresses a communication to an officer of the Civil Service and informs him, as in this instance, that an order given by the Governor is not in accordance with the Treasury Instructions, which...