CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5] — Page 311

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upon to do so, and sanctioned payment of $717 for $900 worth with reference to 5%. Lastly with reference to the payment to Askew and Afan.

This case is based on an entire misconception and I need say no more than that the work was completed on the 1st of January. The bill was forwarded on the 26th of January, but it could not be paid in the ordinary course as it had to be submitted to the Lieutenant Governor.

Instead of being made the basis of a charge against me, I think this is the strongest proof of my desire to use my best endeavours to obtain speedy settlement of claims by contractors. 59. Tang Ige's case affords another illustration of my willingness to help the contractors.

60. I requested that it might be paid until about the end of February. I may add that the remarks already made with reference to the Report and Estimate required by Warrant apply to this case also, so that the Contractors might receive their money before the Chinese New Year, a request which was acceded to.

61. The case of Aso Pak affords another example.

In conclusion, I respectfully submit that I have answered the

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upon to do so, and sanctioned payment of $717 for $900 worth with reference to 5%. Lastly with reference to the payment to Askew and Afan. This case is based on an entire misconception and I need say no more than that the work was completed on the 1st of January. The bill was forwarded on the 26th of January, but it could not be paid in the ordinary course as it had to be submitted to the Lieutenant Governor. Instead of being made the basis of a charge against me, I think this is the strongest proof of my desire to use my best endeavours to obtain speedy settlement of claims by contractors. 59. Tang Ige's case affords another illustration of my willingness to help the contractors. 60. I requested that it might be paid until about the end of February. I may add that the remarks already made with reference to the Report and Estimate required by Warrant apply to this case also, so that the Contractors might receive their money before the Chinese New Year, a request which was acceded to. 61. The case of Aso Pak affords another example. In conclusion, I respectfully submit that I have answered the
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