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day. There were therefore 13 clear days between the
delivery of my Despatch and the arrival of Mr. Lofthouse
in England, and in these circumstances I did not feel
justified in telegraphing. I would draw Your Lordship's
attention to the fact that this Government has been put
to much unprofitable expense owing to the selection by the
Crown Agents of an Officer who arrived in Hongkong on the
2nd. Hay, 1907, and was dismissed for drunkenness on the
13th. of the same month.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Ming-
Governor,&c..
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