Government House, Hongkong, 12th December, 1899.
With reference to my despatch No.235 of the 18th August last, in which I informed you of the resignation of Mr.J.G.T.Buckle from his posts in the Civil Service of this Colony, I have now the honour to recommend that Mr.H.H.J.Gompertz, Assistant Registrar General, be appointed to the vacant posts of Assistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk of Councils.
2. I do not propose to make any recommendation regarding the vacancy which will arise in the office of Assistant Registrar General when Mr.Gompertz's appointment as Assistant Colonial Secretary and Clerk of Councils is approved, until I have received the report from a Committee which I have appointed to enquire into ...
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,
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