Goverment House, Hongkong, 15th August, 1901.
With reference to the intention of Sir John Carrington, Chief Justice of this Colony, to retire from the service in the near future, a subject to which I have alluded in paragraph 2 of my Despatch No.305 of the 13th instant, I have the honour to transmit in duplicate the enclosed application of His Honour Mr. Justice Wise, Acting Chief Justice and Puisne Judge, for the post of Chief Justice in this Colony.
2. Mr. Wise has always performed his duties as Puisne Judge to the entire satisfaction of the Community and I recommend his application for your favourable consideration.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, Governor, &c.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &c. &c.
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If you agree
Answer that if or when Sir J. Carrington's retirement takes place, Mr. Wise's claims will be considered with those of others.
Let Mr. Cox see when he returns. I think the Chief Justiceship when vacant might well be filled by the transfer of a Chief Justice from some colony.
I. M. Goodman be given the vacancy thus created, if it is a good place; if not, I think he should have the Chief Justiceship of Hongkong.
He was, it will be remembered, of British Honduras.
Eastern Dept. at once.
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I have written to him in Goodman in special appt bk.
Arm 17.9
Mo. 310
You 32443
Sir, 0.9. 32400 80 SCD
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