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of the Secretary of
me the appointment
State, he
offered
of Local Auditor in Hong Kong the emoluments of which office. wel-
somewhat better than those of the corresponding in Cyprus. Although it involved temporary loss of rank
of rank in the service by reason of its
of its not Carrying with it a seat in the Legislative Council, I acupled the appointment in view of Lord- Knutsfordo wish that I would do what I could to facilitate the change of exctio
and in
view also of his Lordship's assurance
that
my doing
would not
prejudice mis possibilities of future
promotion
I have.
now held the appointment for nearly 3 years and as it is the best in Si
Charles Ryan's gift I have
possible prospect of promotion unless I am retransfered to service under the Colonial Office.
My
services in Cyprus have