C.O.C. is yet to predecessor held the post about three years, and he himself went out about the end of 1898. But I do not think we need trouble about him as he administered in 1900, and presumably will be administering again this year.
A.F.
the state of affairs in the Far East can hardly be said to be much better than it was in 1895. I do not think that we can well make any change.
and if I may suggest a policy, I think the policy adopted in past years of making Colonial Secretaries administer is not always sound or desirable.
A hard & fast rule is not desirable.
See now being formed & mistakes being made.
Lee further annexed Minutes. Jul.15/9/03
Related to Lee!
Heathfield
531 Camberley
Surrey
5 December 1907
Dear Sir Montague Ommanney,
Referring to the conversation which I had with you during the interview which you were kind enough to accord me some days ago, I beg to avail myself of the opportunity to give you a written note of what I said then.