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PARAPHRASE TELEGRAM from the Governor of hong Kgn_0v2the
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
286
Dated 6th No ver:per.
(Received Colonial Office
6th November, 1921).
Secret. Person named in your telegram of
November 4th is able and efficient but has had no opportunity of showing that he has outstanding administrative ability. In view of the fact that a few years a, he was addicted to over indulgence in alcohol (although I believe that this is no longer the case) I hesitate to recommend him.
STUBES.