CO129-157 - Sir MacDonnell Acting Governor Sir Kennedy - 1872 [4-5] — Page 329

fully into the heaviest puts the case against Mr Momenu, whilst he could not but feel that it was most undesirable and would be almost improper in him to leave such complex and disagreeable questions to be settled by His Successor, who would have abundant other cares on his hands.

"In terms of that Despatch he might call on Moorsom to hand in a List of references, and a Statement shewing his qualifications, that the same night be transmitted to Lord Kimberley with a view to Mr Moorsom obtaining some other employment more suited to his capabilities. It would be necessary, nevertheless, to forward the papers arising out of this investigation, so that His Lordship might see how absolutely necessary it was that the Survey department should be as soon as practicable placed in more competent hands." The Council deliberated and advises that the course pointed out should be adopted, and Mr Moorsom having been called in is informed of the decision at which the Council had arrived.