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equally interesting in the lower classes.
It was clearly desirable that something should
be done to equalise promotion in the various Colonies.
Moreover, a comparison of the position of these
cadets with those in the Straits does not work out very
much to the disadvantage of the former. One out of two
1897 cadets, and one 1899 cadet in Hong Kong have got sub-
stantive appointments. All the 1897 cadets, and one
1898 cadet, have got permanent appointments in the Straits,
(In Ceylon promotion has been exceptionally rapid, and
has got down to 1900). The Federated Malay States 1898
cadets have all got permanent posts, but none of the 1899
lot. F
Ia little more 1.g. the table
eg the
preceding hase Cra
I think that the memorial should be answered
at length, and that the despatch should set forth the
grounds on which Hong Kong cadets were not selected for
i would each of the eight appointments complained of.
also embody the parts of this memorandum which i have
marked in pencil; and add that it is not thought that
the position of the Hong Kong cadets can with advantage
be further defined.
There are some points to notice in Mr May's
minute and the despatch. The former is expressed in
His views on the police exaggerated terms throughout.
are entitled to attention; but it must not be forgotten
that prior to his appointment as Captain Superintendent
of