Tais,
however, was discussed verbally at considerable
length before he was offered Fiji, and the Eastern
Dept. agreed not to stand in the way of the offer.
Now that it is intimated that Sir H. May himself
would prefer to wait for Maur. it is for the S. of S.
to decide whether he should be pressed to take Fiji
the question depends on the needs of Fiji, and does
not concern this Dept.
-
in that aspect
It is a little awkward that if Fiji is not pressed
on him, the 3. of S. would almost be committed in advance
to giving him Maur. But I believe the intention has been
for some time to offer him Maur. - and we can of course
word our reply guardedly
promising him conson.
both for Maur. and for other suitable Governorships
falling vacant in the near future. He is clearly
marked out for promotion to some Governorship.
ans 2 38421/92.
but Jam not
When government falls vacant next year prepared to make any promise in advance. He should "understand that Fiji Salary will probably
be lowered so that he may
and Mauritius
loser
pecuniar
Salary
7
be raised
be
The were to be appointed to mausiting
instead of Fiji. On the other hand his chances promotion will not be prejudiced by refusal of Fiji
thered 14/12/101.30
Sear
I must have answer as soon as
OPL. 13 Dec
possible
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Yes, this telegram may go
As soon
as the outwer cores
I should like to see fire Lucas
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of
AVC
HB3L
18/12
Mc Han count
convenient. I would be glad to speak to you
On this. There is a
Strong feeling afparently
Sin 4- May is very Suitals for Mauritius I think we had beton telegraph to Sird-
Private and Personial
that
to Sird- Logard
Your telegram of a consider may g'az
12 Dec: I shall be Ito
fully prepared of 2 atme
Mauritius