CO129-258 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1893 [1-4] — Page 742

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proved to be defective, and assuming that those arrangements were being faithfully observed by his staff.

5. As to the action to be taken in the case, I have to observe that whilst I consider that it would be undesirable to require Mr. Mitchell Innes to make good to the Colonial Government the full amount of the defalcations which occurred during his control of the Treasury, I must mark my sense of his shortcomings, by directing that, as a condition of his remaining in the public service, he be called upon to pay into the Colonial Treasury a fine of $1,000 which may, if he prefers it, be paid in such instalments as you may think convenient.

It will also be your duty to convey to him a severe censure from me on his shortcomings in the conduct of his Department and his neglect to comply with the requirements of the Auditor.

6. Further, as Mr. Mitchell Innes has not justified his selection for the headship of a department in Hong Kong, it will be necessary for me to arrange...

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(DRAFT) 736 proved to be defective, and assuming that those arrangements were being faithfully observed by his staff. 5. As to the action to be taken in the case, I have to observe that whilst I consider that it would be undesirable to require Mr. Mitchell Innes to make good to the Colonial Government the full amount of the defalcations which occurred during his control of the Treasury, I must mark my sense of his shortcomings, by directing that, as a condition of his remaining in the public service, he be called upon to pay into the Colonial Treasury a fine of $1,000 which may, if he prefers it, be paid in such instalments as you may think convenient. It will also be your duty to convey to him a severe censure from me on his shortcomings in the conduct of his Department and his neglect to comply with the requirements of the Auditor. 6. Further, as Mr. Mitchell Innes has not justified his selection for the headship of a department in Hong Kong, it will be necessary for me to arrange...
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(DRAFT. 736 proved to be defective, and assuming that those arrangements were being faithfully obsered by his staff. 5. As to the action to be taken in the case, I have to observe that whilst Clash I consider that it would be unEALDOS- able to require Mr.Mitchell Innes to make good to the Colonial Government the full amount of the defalcations which occurred during his control of the Treasury, I must mark my sense of his shortcomings, by directing that, as a condition of his remaining in the public service, he be called-upon to pay into the Colonial Treasury a fine of $1,000 which may, if he prefers it, be paid in such instalments as you may think een- venient 2... Jay It will also be your duty to convey to him a severe censure from me on his shortcomings in the conduct of his De- partment and his neglect to comply with the requirements of the Auditor. 6. Further, as Mr.Mitchell Innes has not justified his selection for the headship of a department in Hong Kong, it will be necessary for me to arrange if
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(DRAFT.

736

proved to be defective, and assuming

that those arrangements were being

faithfully obsered by his staff.

5. As to the action to be taken in

the case,

I have to observe that whilst Clash I consider that it would be unEALDOS-

able to require Mr.Mitchell Innes to make good to the Colonial Government the full amount of the defalcations which

occurred during his control of the Treasury, I must mark my sense of his shortcomings, by directing that, as a condition of his remaining in the public service, he be called-upon to pay into the Colonial Treasury a fine of $1,000 which may, if he prefers it, be paid in such instalments as you may think een-

venient 2... Jay

It will also be your duty to convey

to him a severe censure from me on his shortcomings in the conduct of his De- partment and his neglect to comply with

the requirements of the Auditor.

6.

Further, as Mr.Mitchell Innes has not justified his selection for the headship of a department in Hong Kong, it will be necessary for me to arrange

if

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