157
DESPATCH
No.
Jan 29 1902
Previous Paper.
Treas
Ans All 20 DAF ON
11752 N later
45853
IN HW,
HOAC
WEL-HAL
No. 8847
(Subject)
Appt of the S Lockhart
C.O.
8847
REG 3 MAR 02
Commr Wei-hai-Wei
Mr Lockhart has been informed of his appointment before taking up the post; sending copies of editorials in local papers as to;
Mr. Lucas
(Minutes)
All three papers
One says nothing about the affair; one strongly prefers a local man; and one prefers a Colonial servant, "provided a desirable candidate can be found."
A. F. 115/3
BI(78)
Subsequent Paper.