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The Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for
the Colonies.
Dated 2nd August.
(Received Colonial Office 6.37 p.m. 2nd August, 1917.)
Sor 36491.
My telegram 20th July Tratman 1st Assistant Secretary Chinese Affairs is candidate for appointment as Head of Department sanitary he is senior to
Carpmael and I recommend that he be appointed accordingly Carpmael to succeed Tratman would be glad if you would telegraph reply with least possible delay.
MAY.