hospital for the present. The Road and police station, with temporary quarters for the District Officer at Taipo, are the only public works wherein W.W. Candle is engaged.
I shall continue until I am in a position to say what the probable cost of completing the works will be.
I had intended to appoint D. Tsunnie for permanent duty in the new district; but a short experience has shown me that it is essential, if the Regulations are to be carried out, that a capable officer should be appointed.
Now that Mr. Stewart has returned to his duties at the Tung Wah Hospital, I have appointed a Chinese Medical Officer at Taipo, where, in my opinion, one is required at present.
I have addressed you by open despatch on the subject of Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Police, as it is important that the further...
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