for vacant
vacant judgeships & he should not be given any encouragement
C.Pd
28. Sept
[Mr Cox to see on return]
I have written to Mr Goodman.
No
316.
Enclosure.
August 1901. (Duplicate)
to Lucas.
20/9
He drew their attention to Goodman. Their decision was marked to be let off making
Official report on
Mr Kyshe. When however he prorated considered it unsuitable. I believe he went on to you.
Bray said the same.
Etti.
30/9
to M. Goodman
Answer that Mr Chamberlain has received & considered Mr Kyshe's application but cannot hold out hope of being able to - in the event of a vacancy. - a judicial Appointment
Send the draft to Mr Marsh to see
C.P.L.
30
at once
C.Pd.
34
118
C. O.
33924
Received
Government House, (Rear 27 SEP 01)
Hongkong, 20th August, 1901.
Sir,
I have the honour to transmit to you the enclosed application of Mr. Norton Kyshe, Registrar of the Supreme Court, for promotion.
2.
As I have no personal knowledge of the manner in which Mr. Kyshe's duties are performed, I would suggest a reference to Mr. Goodman, the Attorney-General, who is now on leave in England.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Henry Arthur Blake
Governor, &c.,
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN,
M.P.
&c. &c. &c.
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