would have had much experience of Chinese, but he
is only one year put in front of him.
may
& should no
one
I recommend that the post be offered
Ceylon
too
with a M. Ellis (now Auditor Gen'l) or Colmer,
late Government Agent of
80 years, a man of unquestioned ability, with a good knowledge of land settlement & police administration, which would be useful in Hong Kong. He was Government Agent of Jaffna & likely to be active with success as Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, an officer with one year's less service than M. Ellis. The Governor considers that Mr. Jevers should be given an honour.
I would propose to ask Sir West Ridgeway which of these two he would recommend for the post. I believe Mr. Jevers to be the more suitable; if Mr. Ellis were appointed, we might fill his post as Auditor General from outside.
C.Pd.
11 March.
I incline to the view put by Ridgeway.
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Paraphrase of a telegram to the
Governor of Ceylon.
(Sent A.O. 2.25pm, 12 March).
Propose to offer Colonial Secretary,
Hong Kong to Jevers or Ellis, which of the two do you recommend?
We shall be glad of a frank expression of your views. If you recommend Jevers or Ellis and I accept him, I shall have to consider outside candidates for the Auditor General's post.
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C.Pd
11 March.
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Paraphrase of a libgram to the
Gauna of Ceylon.
(Sant A.0. 2.25pm, 12 March).
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Secretary dif
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two
recommend?
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to consider outside candidates
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