$
37
Gw.8491.
scholar and since passing his final examination in Cantonese
he has continued his studies and improved his knowledge of
the language: and he is at present engaged in learning the
Hakka dialect which will be of considerable service to him in
his work at the Registrar-General's Office.
3.
I may mention that the reason why
is
Mr. D. W. Tratman, the Second Assistant Registrar-General,
not recommended for the vacancy as First Assistant Registrar-
-General is that he desires to be transferred to the post of
Assistant District Officer in the Northern District of the
New Territories in the event of Mr. E. R. Hallifax, the
present District Officer, being appointed Deputy Superintend-
-ent of Police as recommended in my Despatch No.56 of the
10th. February, 1911, and the consequent promotion of Mr. S.
B. C. Rosa, the present Assistant District Officer to be
District Officer. I shall again address you upon this point
when your reply to my Despatch, above referred to, reaches
me.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Governor,&c..