CO129-281 - Governor Sir Robinson & Acting Governor Major Gen Black - 1898 [1-3] — Page 377

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No. 56,

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Government House.

Hong-Kong, 4th. March, 1898.

sir,

I have the honour to report that Sir W. Robin-

son prior to his departure granted to Mr.II. H. J. Gompertz, As-

sistant Registrar General, two months and twenty-five days'

vacation leave on full pay, and with the advice of the Exe-

cutive Council five months' leave of absence on half pay;

leave to commence on the 5th, instant. Satisfactory arrange-

ments have been made for the discharge of Mr. H. H. J. Gom-

pertz's duties during his absence.

2. The usual leave certificate is enclosed.

3. Mr. Gompertz has intimated his intention

of being called to the Bar during his leave of absence, and has applied to be granted a short extension of his half pay leave in the event of his failing to pass the required exa- mination within the period of leave herein reported,

and Sir

W. Robinson consented to support such application should cir... cumstances necessitate its being made.

aclosure

28th Febr. 1898.

The Right Honourable

Joseph Chamberlain, M. P.

80.,

8cc.

&C. 1

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble Servant,

Mar