HONG KONG
No 2383
(Subject.)
Rave
DESPATCH.
C.0
2363 701
Weet 20 JAN 12
The late in Francis, K.C.
Previous Paper.
Copy memo by Col Rec. calling attention to letter in the daily press written by Fir E.J. Ackroyd relative to Mr. Lucas
(Minutes.)
Jannex previous papers.
From 10708/95 it appears that Alley May thought Mr. Francis should have received more recognition than he did; but suggested a C.M.G. Sir W. Robinson said that he thought it was easy when we ...eared... though Francis was ... he had no objection. Mr. Francis was presented with a silver inkstand with a suitable inscription, in common with others, and returned it (11530/95), asking why he had not been given a C.M.G. like Alley May. On receipt of the Governor's despatch forwarding (suitably) letter from him, which he proposed to publish, it was decided to note him for a C.M.G.; and when Sir ... !!973 ...not...