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No. 31.

You

2881

sir.

7000

Government House, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1902.

140

I have the honour to inform you that I have this day transmitted to you by telegraph the news of the death of Commander Hastings, Postmaster-General.

2. Soon after his recent return from England, after an absence on leave, Commander Hastings was taken so seriously ill that he was obliged to refrain from all active share in the administration of his Department. For some days it was known to his Medical Advisers that he was suffering from a fatal and painful disease which ultimately proved to be cancer, and his death, which occurred at 8.45 this morning, was not, therefore, unexpected. Commander Hastings was an able and zealous Officer, and served the Government with energy and ability in several branches of administration. As Postmaster-General he did much good service in improving and controlling a Department which stood in considerable need of reorganisation.

3. As a temporary measure I have authorised Mr. B. C. Lewis, Assistant Registrar-General, to act as Postmaster-General.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

&C. &C...

&C...

-master

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No. 31.

You

2881

sir.

7000

Government House, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1902.

140

I have the honour to inform you that I have this day transmitted to you by telegraph the news of the death of Commander Hastings, Postmaster-General.

2. Soon after his recent return from England, after an absence on leave, Commander Hastings was taken so seriously ill that he was obliged to refrain from all active share in the administration of his Department. For some days it was known to his Medical Advisers that he was suffering from a fatal and painful disease which ultimately proved to be cancer, and his death, which occurred at 8.45 this morning, was not, therefore, unexpected. Commander Hastings was an able and zealous Officer, and served the Government with energy and ability in several branches of administration. As Postmaster-General he did much good service in improving and controlling a Department which stood in considerable need of reorganisation.

3. As a temporary measure I have authorised Mr. B. C. Lewis, Assistant Registrar-General, to act as Postmaster-General.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

&C. &C...

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Page 44

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No. 31.

You

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sir.

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Government House, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1902.

140

I have the honour to inform you that I have this day transmitted to you by telegraph the news of the death of Commander Hastings, Postmaster-General.

2. Soon after his recent return from England, after an absence on leave, Commander Hastings was taken so seriously ill that he was obliged to refrain from all active share in the administration of his Department. For some days it was known to his Medical Advisers that he was suffering from a fatal and painful disease which ultimately proved to be cancer, and his death, which occurred at 8.45 this morning, was not, therefore, unexpected. Commander Hastings was an able and zealous Officer, and served the Government with energy and ability in several branches of administration. As Postmaster-General he did much good service in improving and controlling a Department which stood in considerable need of reorganisation.

3. As a temporary measure I have authorised Mr. B. C. Lewis, Assistant Registrar-General, to act as Postmaster-General.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

&C. &C...

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Page 44 ( No. 31. You 2881 sir. 7000 Government House, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1902. 140 I have the honour to inform you that I have this day transmitted to you by telegraph the news of the death of Commander Hastings, Postmaster-General. 2. Soon after his recent return from England, after an absence on leave, Commander Hastings was taken so seriously ill that he was obliged to refrain from all active share in the administration of his Department. For some days it was known to his Medical Advisers that he was suffering from a fatal and painful disease which ultimately proved to be cancer, and his death, which occurred at 8.45 this morning, was not, therefore, unexpected. Commander Hastings was an able and zealous Officer, and served the Government with energy and ability in several branches of administration. As Postmaster-General he did much good service in improving and controlling a Department which stood in considerable need of reorganisation. 3. As a temporary measure I have authorised Mr. B. C. Lewis, Assistant Registrar-General, to act as Postmaster-General. THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &C. &C... &C... -master Page 44 was replaced with a more accurate version: Page 44 ( No. 31. You 2881 sir. 7000 Government House, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1902. 140 I have the honour to inform you that I have this day transmitted to you by telegraph the news of the death of Commander Hastings, Postmaster-General. 2. Soon after his recent return from England, after an absence on leave, Commander Hastings was taken so seriously ill that he was obliged to refrain from all active share in the administration of his Department. For some days it was known to his Medical Advisers that he was suffering from a fatal and painful disease which ultimately proved to be cancer, and his death, which occurred at 8.45 this morning, was not, therefore, unexpected. Commander Hastings was an able and zealous Officer, and served the Government with energy and ability in several branches of administration. As Postmaster-General he did much good service in improving and controlling a Department which stood in considerable need of reorganisation. 3. As a temporary measure I have authorised Mr. B. C. Lewis, Assistant Registrar-General, to act as Postmaster-General. THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &C. &C... The final response is: Page 44 ( No. 31. You 2881 sir. 7000 Government House, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1902. 140 I have the honour to inform you that I have this day transmitted to you by telegraph the news of the death of Commander Hastings, Postmaster-General. 2. Soon after his recent return from England, after an absence on leave, Commander Hastings was taken so seriously ill that he was obliged to refrain from all active share in the administration of his Department. For some days it was known to his Medical Advisers that he was suffering from a fatal and painful disease which ultimately proved to be cancer, and his death, which occurred at 8.45 this morning, was not, therefore, unexpected. Commander Hastings was an able and zealous Officer, and served the Government with energy and ability in several branches of administration. As Postmaster-General he did much good service in improving and controlling a Department which stood in considerable need of reorganisation. 3. As a temporary measure I have authorised Mr. B. C. Lewis, Assistant Registrar-General, to act as Postmaster-General. THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &C. &C...
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: 44 ( No. 31. You 2881 sir. 7000 Government House, Hongkong, 22nd,“ January, 1902. 140 I have the honour to inform you that I have this day transmitted to you by telegraph the news of the death of Commander Hastings, Postmaster-General, 2. Soon after his recent return from England, after an absence on leave, Commander Hastings was taken so seriously ill that he was obliged to refrain from all active share in the administration of his Department. For some days it was known to his Medical Advisers that he was suffering from a fatal and painful disease which ultimately proved to be cancer, and his death, which occurred at 8.45 this morning, was not, therefore, unexpected. Commander Hastings was an able and zealous Officer, and served the Government with energy and ability in several branches of administration. As Postmaster-General he did much good service in improving and controlling a Department which stood in considerable need of reorganisation. 3. As a temporary measure I have authorised Mr. B. C. Lewis, Assistant Bataaster-General, to ast as Post- THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.. &C. &C... -master
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44

(

No. 31.

You

2881

sir.

7000

Government House,

Hongkong, 22nd,“ January, 1902.

140

I have the honour to inform you that I

have this day transmitted to you by telegraph the news of the

death of Commander Hastings, Postmaster-General,

2.

Soon after his recent return from England,

after an absence on leave, Commander Hastings was taken so

seriously ill that he was obliged to refrain from all active

share in the administration of his Department. For some days

it was known to his Medical Advisers that he was suffering

from a fatal and painful disease which ultimately proved to

be cancer, and his death, which occurred at 8.45 this morning,

was not, therefore, unexpected. Commander Hastings was an

able and zealous Officer, and served the Government with

energy and ability in several branches of administration. As

Postmaster-General he did much good service in improving and

controlling a Department which stood in considerable need of

reorganisation.

3.

As a temporary measure I have authorised

Mr. B. C. Lewis, Assistant Bataaster-General, to ast as Post-

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P..

&C.

&C...

-master

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