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in this capacity on several

occasions. He is a Barrister, and

will of

course not undertake

criminal cases whilst he is

(aby)

any

acting as Magistrate though he reserves his right to practise

in Civil cases.

I have the honour to be,

e My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Cadient

Humble Servant,

Enclosure 1.

251

tz Francis to Governer Sir G. Ft Bowen, G. C. MG.

Bank Buildings Hongkong,

16th December, 1885,

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Sir,

On

the

believe,

It is publicly reported and, Ifitione, &

very

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best authority, that the stonourable the aAttorney General is

he has not already

about to apply, if he has not applied for leave of absence from Colony for a lengthened period.

It is celso reported, although

the

perhaps not on such reliable authority,

that the acting appointment will be

His Excellency

Sir J. D. Bowen, G. C. MS.

given

Governor and Commander-in-Chief

of the Colony of Stongkong