Leave has been extended till April next. Governor contemplates retirement, task Governor to submit his recommendation to filling the Pertinanter general this post.
As on assumption that both M.W. and th Mitchell Junes will return to the Colony, with an alternative recommendation.
On the assumption that W. Wite well tumes will not return; observing that by this time we shall receive the Governor's recommendations, we shall know what is M. Mitchell Junes' intention; refer him to para 12757.
No 212.
C.O. 20670
Government House,
Hong Kong, 1 September,
Sir,
I have the honour to transmit to you an enclosure, a closed communication from Commander Hastings, applying for the post of Postmaster General, dated 17th Augt, 1896.
The Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain, M.P.