resemble enough for a why the size of Victoria, but there is absorbably nothing aberrant to guide consideration how far the other recommendations are justifiable.

It takes time to secure suitable men (see 30452) and would suggest that the more important appointments should be stayed for by telegraphing that they must wait for Prof. Simpson's recommendation and for the scheme referred to in despatch relating to the appt of a permanent MOH (still immulating). Meanwhile let the Colonial Agents know that we may shortly require them to act. The minor appointments must be left to the Governor - Hongkong.

In Lucas J. memo 731/8 (see also 30505)

The Gov. asked for three Service inspectors - and if the proposal minute on 30452 is approved

How many were required Ebb & L (x)~31216-4000-6-1900 39720--3000-2-01 how 737 telegraphs asking for lists Man - L.E. 5'in all

I fear proposes to telegraph to Gov. telling him of the appointments, and that a 320 is being sought 3rd (and saying that the 2 further appointments must wait for Prof. Simpson's report. If we adopt this course we should at least want to telegraph re Prof. Simpson's offer. But should prefer the simpler and I think quite safe course, of arranging the selection of these at once.

As to the other proposals, re slaughter houses and additional appointments necessitated by the new Territory, I confess I don't fully understand them but, if H. Blake accepts Prof. Simpson's services, I think we might give the Gov- subject to Prof. Simpson's advice - discretion to make the changes and Cr. Agts to fund the extra cost.

Series inspectors - Thus wait for the despatch 24/by affirmative reply have got that we may

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resemble enough for a why the size of Victoria, but there is absorbably nothing aberrant to guide consideration how far the other recommendations are justifiable.

It takes time to secure suitable men (see 30452) and would suggest that the more important appointments should be stayed for by telegraphing that they must wait for Prof. Simpson's recommendation and for the scheme referred to in despatch relating to the appt of a permanent MOH (still immulating). Meanwhile let the Colonial Agents know that we may shortly require them to act. The minor appointments must be left to the Governor - Hongkong.

In Lucas J. memo 731/8 (see also 30505)

The Gov. asked for three Service inspectors - and if the proposal minute on 30452 is approved

How many were required Ebb & L (x)~31216-4000-6-1900 39720--3000-2-01 how 737 telegraphs asking for lists Man - L.E. 5'in all

I fear proposes to telegraph to Gov. telling him of the appointments, and that a 320 is being sought 3rd (and saying that the 2 further appointments must wait for Prof. Simpson's report. If we adopt this course we should at least want to telegraph re Prof. Simpson's offer. But should prefer the simpler and I think quite safe course, of arranging the selection of these at once.

As to the other proposals, re slaughter houses and additional appointments necessitated by the new Territory, I confess I don't fully understand them but, if H. Blake accepts Prof. Simpson's services, I think we might give the Gov- subject to Prof. Simpson's advice - discretion to make the changes and Cr. Agts to fund the extra cost.

Series inspectors - Thus wait for the despatch 24/by affirmative reply have got that we may

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