CO129-258 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [1-4] — Page 375

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In re-endorsing my opinion of the qualifications of Commander Hastings, I cannot do better than refer to the fact that when Acting Governor of Hong Kong last year,

40 mich in frenzy

Avas

by the very efficient way in which he conducted the duties of Harbour Master; the great force of character which he displayed, the honest manner in which he dealt with many difficult questions, that I selected him to be a Member of the Legislative Council where he gave in every way most effective support, especially in connection with the Merchant Shipping Ordinance which was fiercely opposed by many whose interests were affected by it, but mainly owing to Commander Hastings' firmness and effective support, I was able to carry through.

I have a very strong appreciation of the earnestness and ability of Commander Hastings; and I am sorry for the sake of this colony that his services are likely to be lost.

G. Digby Barker

Major General

Commanding Troops

Head Quarter House,

Hong Kong

oh Beerser

20 Commanding Troops in China Tongtong & late Actg. Governor of Hongkong

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374 In re-endorsing my opinion of the qualifications of Commander Hastings, I cannot do better than refer to the fact that when Acting Governor of Hong Kong last year, 40 mich in frenzy A t Avas by the very efficient way in which he conducted the duties of Harbour Master; the great force of character which he displayed, the honest manner in which he dealt with many difficult questions, that I selected him to be a Member of the Legislative Council where he gave in every way most effective support, especially in connection with the Merchant Shipping Ordinance which was fiercely opposed by many whose interests were affected by it, but mainly owing to Commander Hastings' firmness and effective support, I was able to carry through. I have a very strong appreciation of the earnestness and ability of Commander Hastings; and I am sorry for the sake of this colony that his services are likely to be lost. G. Digby Barker Major General Commanding Troops Head Quarter House, Hong Kong oh Beerser 20 Commanding Troops in China Tongtong & late Actg. Governor of Hongkong

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374 In reending my opension of the qualifications of Commander basinge. If cannot do better than refer to the fact that when Acliing governor of Hong kong la! year 40 mich in frened A t Avas by the very efficient way in which be conducted the duties of Harbour Mader; the great force of character which he displayed, the honest mantines with which he dealt with many difficult questions, that I selected him to be a Member of the Legislative Council where he gave in every way - most effective support lifecially e Connetion with the Merchant Shipping Ordinance which was fiercely offered by many. whose inter estä which were affected by it, but mainly owing to commander Hastings firminces and effective support. I was able to carry through I have a very strong appreciation and ability of of the earnestness Commvandly basternge; arid 1. as sorry for the sake of this colony that his services lost k t art likely to be of G. Digby Barker Mergen Gerierас Commanding Troops 1 20 ommanding droops in cheun thougtong & late Acg. Governor of Hongkong bead Quarter Horese, bong kong oh Beerser

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In reending my opension of the qualifications of Commander basinge. If cannot do better than refer to the fact that when Acliing governor of Hong kong la! year

40 mich in frened

Avas

by the very efficient way in which be conducted the duties of Harbour Mader; the great force of character which he displayed, the honest mantines with which he dealt with many difficult questions, that I selected him to be a Member of the Legislative Council where he gave

in every

way

most effective support

lifecially

Connetion

with the Merchant Shipping Ordinance which was

fiercely offered by many.

whose inter estä

which

were affected by it, but mainly owing to commander Hastings firminces and effective support.

I was

able

to carry through

I have a very strong appreciation

and ability of

of the earnestness

Commvandly basternge; arid

1. as

sorry for the sake of this colony that

his

services

lost k t

art

likely to be

of G. Digby Barker

Mergen Gerierас

Commanding Troops

ommanding droops in cheun thougtong & late Acg. Governor of Hongkong

bead Quarter Horese,

bong kong

oh Beerser

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