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visits, and if nothing has been done, explains what is

wanted.

And have you never heard that the Interpreter just 16.145

puts down what he likes, contrary to his order ?

I have never heard of then putting down things contrary

to the Inspector's orders. I know we have very great

difficulty in getting reliable interpreters.

And you have never seen cases, in which irrelevant,.146

matters have been put in by the Chinese interpreters ?

PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

Reference:-

C.O. 537

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RECORD OFFICE, LONDON OUT PERMISSION OF THE PUBLIC REPRODUCED PHOTOGRAPHICALLY WITH

COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH - NOT TO BE

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The Chairman:-

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Mr Shelton Hooperi-

Are you aware, even if you have never had it brought 16147 to your notice officially, that some of the District

Inspectors are very badly treated by their Seniors ↑

I have known of quarrels between District Inspectors,

and Senior Inspectors, and whenever that has occurred,

I have generally endeavoured to move the District Inspector to another District.

You have moved the District Inspector, though he may thịt

be innocent ?

It comes to the same thing, you separate them.

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If you move the District Inspector, it rather points to

the fact that of the two, you think he is the mora

blameworthy

As a matter of fact, Sir, they have generally asked to

be moved. I have known men come to me. That usually

happens.

Because of bullying, no proper respect being shown to 16150

1ham,

- have you ever heard ofany of these cases †

No, I have never heard of any.

of want of proper respect shown to a Junion Officer Pilo

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No.

I have known of that class of men, and. I do my

best to separate them when they dont hit it off.

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