I think it was rather hard to make her full pay leave begin before the day on which he left the Colony, so I would give him the extra 9 days full pay leave. I also think we ought not to deprive him of the half pay leave already granted by the Governor, but would not grant any extension beyond 23 April without medical certif from Air Manson that he requires the extension for further recovery and that he will be fit. One advantage of letting him remain in England till March will be that the new Attorney General (who is thought likely to be Mr. Kyshe) will conduct the trial. I admit that the above is contrary to par. 2 of our letter to Major General (No. 46592).
If my suggestion is adopted, we need say nothing more to the day after that how K's leave will end on 23 April instead of 14 April, the extra 9 days full pay having been allowed. Lee, Hubox, minute &c on 46592.
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Mr Lucas, Duke of Marlborough, The Lyttelton
Mr. Kypha was doing no work in his office after the 14th October. He wanted to stay in Hongkong until the report on affairs was finished. I do not see why this time so spent should be treated as work for the Govt. com. Vacation should not be treated as leave, but I have no strong feeling on the point & if it be desired to stretch a point in his favour I would date his leave from his departure from the Colony.
On the other hand, I do not think it right that if Mr. Kyoke is well enough he should not be granted 6 months half pay on the termination of his full pay leave.
The most serious charges are hanging over his head & it is desirable that they should be investigated at as early a date as possible, before the matter has passed from men's mind. I would send Mr. Kyoke to Dr. Manson for report whether he is now fit to return to Hong Kong, if not when he will be fit; He should go back as soon as his health permits.
By the way, Dr. Manson should be told that it is desired that he should go back as soon as possible - consistent with health - to answer charges.
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