The late Sir George Bowen, G.C.M.G., Sir G. William Des Voeux, C.M.G., Sir William Robinson, G.C.M.G., and Sir Henry Blake, G.C.M.G., and others, and I believe that I have performed my various duties to their satisfaction. Under these circumstances I hope that this application will be favourably considered.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient servant, Alfred Wylie Acting Chief Justice.
Supreme Court, Hongkong, 13th August, 1901.
Having, to my sincere regret, been informed by Sir John Carrington that the state of his health will necessitate his retirement, I have the honour to apply for the post of Chief Justice in Hongkong. I was appointed Police Magistrate here on 1st January, 1864; Registrar of the Supreme Court (with its accompanying offices) in September, 1892, and Puisne Judge in September, 1896. Before being appointed to the substantive post of Registrar of the Supreme Court, I frequently held the acting appointment in the same way before being appointed Puisne Judge; I frequently acted as such. In fact, I have served as Puisne Judge in Hongkong for more than seven years. In addition, I held the position of Acting Attorney General for some months in 1895. At the present time, I am acting as Chief Justice during the absence of Sir John Carrington.
During the above periods, I have served under the following Governors and Officers Administering the Government: Sir William Marsh, K.C.M.G.,
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