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and in the future between Mr Horspool and the Adjutant.

(b.) Should

Superintendent

an

Assistant

ever be appointed

I consider that it is preferable that a Cadet acquainted with the Chinese language should be

selected.

وه (e)

am unable to admit

that there is

the present

any analogy between

case and that cited.

in the 3rd paragraph of Mr. Horspool's letter with reference to the appointment of Mr. Wodehouse

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Superintendent of the Chinese

contingent.

(d) In paragraph 4 Mr. Horspool

does

Hee

does not desire any change in the "conditions of his omits to mention that his present

conditions of

service.

service.

give

him

advantages over a Superintendent

in the matter of time as to when a pension can be claimed of right, and as to the supply of uniform.

I have always had

much pleasure in reporting that MW. Horspool has satisfactorily discharged the duties of Chief. Inspector. I have refrained from expressing any

such opinion

opinion as to

the discharge of his duties as an doting duperintendent.

3.

I cannot overlook the

liberal

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