CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5] — Page 279

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examined.

30.

I deny flatly any wanton delay in enabling Contractors to obtain payment - and I take leave to doubt the value of the candid statements of the Chinese Contractors.

31.

I can only deny, I can neither explain nor refute the charges brought against me by His Excellency as I have not been furnished with the grounds on which he rests these charges.

33.

I am entitled in common justice, and by special provisions of Her Majesty's Rules and Regulations to have sent to me the evidence on which His Excellency acts.

33.

I expect with confidence that if afforded the opportunity I can explain away and refute the charges against me on all important points:

34.

I do not profess to be entirely free from fault but I respectfully protest against any further proceedings of the nature indicated in your letter until I have had ample opportunity to make my explanations to His Excellency in writing, and as required by Rules and Regulations.

True Copy.

Acting Colonial Secretary,

I have to,

(Signed) L. H. Moorsom

Surveyor General

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40 677 examined. 30. I deny flatly any wanton delay in enabling Contractors to obtain payment - and I take leave to doubt the value of the candid statements of the Chinese Contractors. 31. I can only deny, I can neither explain nor refute the charges brought against me by His Excellency as I have not been furnished with the grounds on which he rests these charges. 33. I am entitled in common justice, and by special provisions of Her Majesty's Rules and Regulations to have sent to me the evidence on which His Excellency acts. 33. I expect with confidence that if afforded the opportunity I can explain away and refute the charges against me on all important points: 34. I do not profess to be entirely free from fault but I respectfully protest against any further proceedings of the nature indicated in your letter until I have had ample opportunity to make my explanations to His Excellency in writing, and as required by Rules and Regulations. True Copy. Acting Colonial Secretary, I have to, (Signed) L. H. Moorsom Surveyor General
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30.

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