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his strength. He left the Colony on the 7th. instant and
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the question of the renewal of his agreement as previously
contemplated, will depend upon how far his health will
benefit by the change.
4.
In these circumstances I have
decided to retain the services of Mr. Logan who was willing
to withdraw his resignation and to remain in the employ-
-ment of this Government until May next. This arrangement
has the advantage that under it the services of Mr. Logan,
who is reported to be an efficient and hard-working Officer
will not be lost until the completion of the more difficult
work on the Northern section of the Railway where Mr.
Logan is at present employed.
5.
In view of the fact that Mr.
Baker had already been offered promotion before these
circumstances had arisen, I considered that it would be
unjust and tantamount to a breach of faith if the offer
were withdrawn in consequence of Mr. Logan's continued
service. Moreover, Mr. Steen will not be replaced on the
Kowloon Section where Mr. Baker is employed, and increased
supervision will be required, according to the report of
the Chief Resident Engineer, on that section owing to the
inclusion in it of the large contract let to the private
Firm