CO129-254 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1892 [1-4] — Page 54

considered to be one of the best Magistrates that has

occupied a seat

ever

on

the

Bench in Boughong, and ~ although a knowledge of -

Chinese is

very

desirable

in a Magistrate in this

Colony,

I

am

of opinion of the

that in viewi circumstances I have referred to, and of JW. Wise's special fitness for the post The occupies, the want of such knowledge should not

be

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be allowed to stand in the

way of his permanent ~ appointment.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedien When Retroch

Bumble Servant,