541
DESPATCH.
Joveghor.
No.
1902
19 April
Last previous Paper.
You
20757
Ans conf 20 June. 8/23900
Johnston cons of
• && (78) ~~~30775] ~~20006-12 £1
Text:
Subsequent Paper.
22700+
HONG KONG
N° 20795
(Subject.)
REC
C.O. 20795
REG 27 MAY 02/
Postmaster General
Remarks on Au Leung's good work but state his disqualifications for such affairs. Think Mr. Lucas more suitable.
(Minutes.)
See also 20751.
I doubt that Mr. Jennings is inferior, but the idea of appointing Messrs. Meon, a cadet of less than 4 years standing to a post of this importance would not be justifying. The only argument in his favour is that he was a good Acting Treasurer and knows Chinese. Captain Hastings was thought to have been made then but knew no Chinese, I believe P.M.G.
There is nothing in these despatches to induce me to appoint Mr. Johnston here.
A. F.
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