CO129-027 - Public Offices - 1848 — Page 430

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No. Board of Track DATE. SUBJECT. PAGE. 1. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to James Stephen, Esq. 18 July 1844 That a severe attack of illness has obliged him to leave Hong Kong; requesting to be permitted to return to England; enclosing Certificate of Colonial Surgeon, recommending that a temporary leave of absence be granted to Mr. Martin 2. Lord Stanley to Governor Sir J. F. Davis, Bart. 6 Dec. 1844 That he has received a communication from Mr. Martin requesting to be relieved from the situation of Treasurer of Hong Kong: directing the Governor to accept his resignation, should he repeat the offer of it 3. Governor Sir J. F. Davis, Bart. to Lord Stanley. 1 May 1845 Enclosing Letter from Mr. Martin, stating his wish to continue in office 4. Lord Stanley to Governor Sir J. F. Davis, Bart. 25 Mar. 1845 Enclosing copy of Communication from Mr. Martin against the retention of Hong Kong as a British Colony, and requesting the Governor to report as to the facts, and inferences drawn by Mr. Martin in his statement 5. Governor Sir J. F. Davis, Bart. to Lord Stanley. 25 April 1845 Reasons for dissent from Mr. Martin's views as to Hong Kong; that his statements were exaggerated and partial 5 6. Governor Sir J. F. Davis, Bart. to Lord Stanley. 24 June 1845 Further with respect to Mr. Martin's statement, enclosing copy of Correspondence with Mr. Martin, and Estimated Revenue of the Colony from 1 April 1845 to 1 April 1846 5 7. Governor Sir J. F. Davis, Bart. to Lord Stanley. 8 July 1845 Reporting Mr. Martin's resignation of the office of Colonial Treasurer, and appointment of Mr. Mercer 10 8. Governor Sir J. F. Davis, Bart. to Lord Stanley. 9 July 1845 Further, respecting the resignation of Mr. Martin 11 9. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq., to Lord Stanley. 8 July 1845 Enclosing copy of Correspondence with the Governor of Hong Kong, and soliciting Lord Stanley's consideration of Mr. Martin's statement 12 10. James Stephen, Esq. to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 7 Jan. 1846 That Mr. Secretary Gladstone concurs with Lord Stanley in considering Mr. Martin's resignation as final 12 11. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to Mr. Secretary Gladstone. 13 Jan. 1846 That Mr. Martin's tendered resignation was conditional, and dependent on information he had laid before Government; requesting that his statements may be discussed; suggesting that he does not deserve to be deprived of employment in Her Majesty's service 14 12. James Stephen, Esq. to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 31 Jan. 1846 That inquiry has been made of Lord Stanley's private Secretary as to Mr. Martin's statements, and from the reply of Lieut.-colonel Wilbraham, Mr. Secretary Gladstone must regard the resignation of Mr. Martin as finally accepted 13. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to S. H. Northcote, Esq. 30 Jan. 1846 Requesting to be informed whether Mr. Secretary Gladstone will sanction his Reports relative to Hong Kong, Chusan, &c., being laid before Parliament 16 14. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to James Stephen, Esq. 3 Feb. 1846 In reply to Letter of 31 January, explanatory of his communication with Lord Stanley; hoping he will not be denied the means of justifying himself 16 15. Lord Lyttelton to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 6 Feb. 1846 In reply to the two preceding Letters; as Mr. Gladstone cannot ascribe any official character to Mr. Martin's Reports, any motion for their production to Parliament will be resisted 17 16. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to S. H. Northcote, Esq. 2 Mar 1846 With regard to Mr. Martin's resignation; requesting a Committee of three gentlemen to be appointed to examine into his conduct in China; forwarding Abstract and Memorandum of his proceedings there. 21 17. Lord Lyttelton to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 7 Mar. 1846 That Mr. Secretary Gladstone cannot institute the inquiry suggested; no advantage can be anticipated from prolonging the discussion 18. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to Mr. Secretary Gladstone, 31 Mar. 1846 Submitting a statement of his proceedings in China, and requiring a personal interview to substantiate his statements; whether any inquiry into his conduct will be granted, or any opposition offered to a Parliamentary inquiry 21 19. Lord Lyttelton to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 6 April 1846 In reply, that Mr. Secretary Gladstone is not aware of any question depending between Government and Mr. Martin which could be made the subject of a private interview, or of an inquiry either in or out of Parliament 20 20. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to Mr. Secretary Gladstone, 7 April 1846 Quoting remarks from the "Times" Newspaper, in confirmation of his Report on Hong Kong, and as justifying his coming to England to bring the affairs of China under the consideration of Government 22 21. Lord Lyttelton to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 15 April 1846 In reply; that whether the statement in the "Times' Newspaper be accurate or not, it was not the duty of a subordinate Officer at Hong Kong to repair to this country without the consent of the Governor 21 22. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to Mr. Secretary Gladstone. 8 April 1846 Further, in explanation of the causes which led to his conditional resignation of office; stating the nature of his intended application to Parliament 22 23. Lord Lyttelton to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 20 April 1845 In reply; Her Majesty's Government will raise no objection to the production to Parliament of so much of the Correspondence as will not be injurious to individuals, or prejudice Her Majesty's service 24. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to Lord Lyttelton. 16 April 1846 In reply to Letter of 15 April, justifying his conduct in returning to England 24 25. Lord Lyttelton to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 22 April 1846 In reply to preceding Letter; that Mr. Secretary Gladstone must regard the Correspondence on the subject as having reached its close 24 26. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to Lord Lyttelton. 21 April 1846 With reference to Lord Lyttelton's Letter of the 20th instant, requesting that his Reports on Hong Kong and Chusan may be added to the Papers 25 27. Lord Lyttelton to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 30 April 1846 That Lord Lyttelton's Letter of the 20th instant referred exclusively to Correspondence connected with Mr. Martin's resignation; any motion for the production to Parliament of other Papers will be resisted 28. Petition of R. Montgomery Martin Esq. to Her Majesty. 1 May 1846 Praying for a full inquiry into his conduct 26 29. Lord Lyttelton to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 12 May 1846 That Mr. Gladstone has been unable to advise Her Majesty to accede to the prayer of his Petition 30. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to Mr. Secretary Gladstone. 13 May 1846 Requesting that his Petition may be referred to the Privy Council, and that he may be permitted, at his own expense, to substantiate the truth of his statements 27 31. Lord Lyttelton to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 18 May 1846 In reply that Her Majesty's Executive Government must reserve to itself the responsibility for the decision of questions of this nature; the Queen cannot be advised to refer the investigation of his Petition to the Privy Council, or to any Committee thereof 28 32. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to Earl Grey. 8 July 1846 On the circumstances upon which he undertook the duties of Treasurer of Hong Kong, requesting Earl Grey's perusal of certain documents, and asking for inquiry into the correctness of his statements 28 33. B. Hawes, Esq. to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 13 July 1846 In reply, that Lord Grey concurs in the opinion of his two predecessors in office in regard to the resignation of Mr. Martin 34. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to Earl Grey. 14 July 1846 Requesting to be informed of the ground on which his conditional resignation of the Treasurership of Hong Kong was received 35. B. Hawes, Esq. to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 21 July 1846 In reply; that Lord Stanley and Mr. Gladstone considered Mr. Martin's resignation as final, and Lord Grey concurs in the view taken by his predecessors 29 36. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to B. Hawes, Esq 18 July 1846 Enclosing copy of Letter to the Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong, conveying his conditional resignation of the Treasurership 30 37. B. Hawes, Esq. to R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. 27 July 1846 In reply; that Lord Grey considers Mr. Martin's coming to this country as a resignation of his office, and must regard that resignation as final 30 38. R. Montgomery Martin, Esq. to Earl Grey. 4 Dec. 1846 Transmitting the First Part of a Report on China, prepared by Mr. Martin for the Board of Trade; and expressing a hope that Earl Grey will grant the inquiry sought 31

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