CO129-173 - Sir Kennedy - 1876 [1-3] — Page 232

CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案 All AI Reviewed

229

Opinion that

as evidence against Mr. Hearn, they do not go further than establish a strong prima facie case, which demands the strictest and the speediest investigation. The statement by the woman Maxwell is plain and direct, but, as Mr. Hearn gives it a positive denial, and has moreover asked to be confronted with her, it seems to me that in strict justice this should be allowed him. I do not think that anyone whose knowledge of the case was restricted solely to these papers could say that they were sufficient in themselves to justify any decision either for or against Mr. Hearn.

On the other hand, there is a very general impression, in which I share, that Mr. Hearn has acted a highly dishonourable part. There is also a very general desire to know how his case will end, and I am constantly questioned on this point. This being so, the school cannot but suffer in public estimation while he continues to act as a master with such a stigma on his character. I therefore venture to suggest that he should be suspended at once from the discharge of his duties here, pending either such...

Edit History

2026-05-21 07:53:33 · NVIDIA / meta/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct

Live

View comparison

AI Proofread

229 Opinion that as evidence against Mr. Hearn, they do not go further than establish a strong prima facie case, which demands the strictest and the speediest investigation. The statement by the woman Maxwell is plain and direct, but, as Mr. Hearn gives it a positive denial, and has moreover asked to be confronted with her, it seems to me that in strict justice this should be allowed him. I do not think that anyone whose knowledge of the case was restricted solely to these papers could say that they were sufficient in themselves to justify any decision either for or against Mr. Hearn. On the other hand, there is a very general impression, in which I share, that Mr. Hearn has acted a highly dishonourable part. There is also a very general desire to know how his case will end, and I am constantly questioned on this point. This being so, the school cannot but suffer in public estimation while he continues to act as a master with such a stigma on his character. I therefore venture to suggest that he should be suspended at once from the discharge of his duties here, pending either such...

Baseline (Original)

229 Spinion that as evidence against " M= Hearn, they do not go fultier than establish a strong primâ facie care, which demands the strictest and the speediest investigation. The Patement by the woman Maxwell is plain and direct, but, as h= Hearn gives it a prosituri demal, and has morever asked to be con- fronted with her it seems to me that in stuck justice this should to allowed him. I do not think that anyone whoon Knowledge of the cass was restricted solely to these papers could say that thes Wem sufficient in themselves to justify any decision artanis either for or against In2 Hearn. On the other hand, there is a very general impression, in which I share that In = Hear has acted a highly dishonourable hart. There is also a very general. car is desire to know how his to end, and I am constantly questioned on this point. This being to the school cannot-but-suffer in public estimation while he continues to act as a master with such a stig. his character. I therefore ma on venture to suggest that he should be suspended at once from the dis- chaye of his duties here, pending either such

2026-05-21 07:53:33 · Baseline

View content

229

Spinion that

as evidence against " M= Hearn, they do not go fultier than establish a strong primâ facie care, which demands the strictest

and the speediest investigation. The Patement by the

woman Maxwell

is plain and direct, but, as h=

Hearn gives it a prosituri demal,

and has morever asked to be

con-

fronted with her it seems to me that in stuck justice this should to allowed him. I do not think that anyone whoon Knowledge of the cass was restricted solely to these papers

could

say

that thes

Wem

sufficient

in themselves to justify any decision

artanis

either for or against In2 Hearn.

On the other hand, there is

a very general impression, in which I share that In = Hear has acted a

highly dishonourable hart. There is also a very general.

car is

desire to know how his to end, and I am constantly questioned on this point. This being to the school cannot-but-suffer in public estimation while he continues to act as a master with such a stig. his character. I therefore

ma on

venture to suggest that he should be suspended at once

from the dis-

chaye of his duties here, pending

either

such

Comments

Approved members can add comments, bookmarks, and private notes.

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.