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The figures referred to in the preceding paragraph are significant, and the letter of the undermasters, Encl. W.3.) whatever may be thought of its tone, is entitled to consideration. Further, without in any way wishing to disparage Dr Wright, I may observe that it would not be unnatural if he were prejudiced in favour of a system which he has so long administered; while
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65 as regards Dr Eitel, I have every confidence in him - thoroughly competent as an examiner and an honest and trustworthy officer. He also possesses for a foreigner a considerable knowledge of Chinese, and an acquaintance, unrivalled in the Colony, with the habits of thought and mental characteristics and idiosyncrasies of the Chinese, and especially of Chinese youth.
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