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I can see no reason to consult Mr. Burney
regarding Mr. de Rome.
The Governor's endorse-
ment of Mr. Burney's explicit recommendation should,
I think, be regarded as final.
But it is essential if Mr. de Rome is to
be passed over that an absolutely first class
man should be got for the post. Without wishing
to forestall enquiries by Promotions I think it
should be understood from the start that anyone
brought in from another dependency would have a
very difficult time and would have to be an
exceptionally able man to weather the storm.
There will not be the same feeling against a man
recruited from home with up to date experience
of school inspection and administration work in
this country.
I doubt whether a competent man with such
qualifications can be got unless the "prospects
of further employment" in section 9 of the form
of particulars are substantially improved. I
disagree in this matter with the Governor's
views in paragraph 3 of his despatch. The main
reason for the step that is now being taken is