CO129-311 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne - 1902 [5-7] — Page 518

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# Jeene 517 being appointed to a Hongkong Cadetship he made high marks in legal subjects. He has given complete satisfaction in the performance of his Magisterial duties up to the present time.

While I consider that the claims of Mr. Kemp are sufficiently strong to warrant my recommendation of his appointment, I must invite your attention to the enclosed copy of a letter from the Chief Justice, in which he describes the nature of what should be the Deputy Registrar's qualifications and suggests that a suitable Officer should be engaged at home and that he should not look for promotion to superior appointments for some years to come.

In subsequent minutes the Chief Justice has informed me that he has no objection to the appointment of Mr. Kemp provided that such appointment shall be on the distinct understanding that Mr. Kemp is to remain in the post for at least three years, and is not during that period to expect any acting appointment which would prevent him from discharging the duties of the office.

I consider that the stipulation suggested by Mr. Goodman is only reasonable, and have the honour to recommend that Mr. Kemp be offered the appointment of Deputy Registrar and Accountant on the conditions to which I have referred.

I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
My Gadesign
Major-General,
Administering the Government.

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# Jeene 517 being appointed to a Hongkong Cadetship he made high marks in legal subjects. He has given complete satisfaction in the performance of his Magisterial duties up to the present time. While I consider that the claims of Mr. Kemp are sufficiently strong to warrant my recommendation of his appointment, I must invite your attention to the enclosed copy of a letter from the Chief Justice, in which he describes the nature of what should be the Deputy Registrar's qualifications and suggests that a suitable Officer should be engaged at home and that he should not look for promotion to superior appointments for some years to come. In subsequent minutes the Chief Justice has informed me that he has no objection to the appointment of Mr. Kemp provided that such appointment shall be on the distinct understanding that Mr. Kemp is to remain in the post for at least three years, and is not during that period to expect any acting appointment which would prevent him from discharging the duties of the office. I consider that the stipulation suggested by Mr. Goodman is only reasonable, and have the honour to recommend that Mr. Kemp be offered the appointment of Deputy Registrar and Accountant on the conditions to which I have referred. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, My Gadesign Major-General, Administering the Government.

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{ losure 2 #Jeene 517 being appointed to a Hongkong Cadetship he made high marks in legal subjects. He has given complete satisfaction in the performance of his Magisterial duties up to the present time. While I consider that the claims of Mr. 6. Kemp are sufficiently strong to warrant my recommendation of his appointment, I must invite your attention to the enclosed copy of a letter from the Chief Justice, in which he describes the nature of what should be the Deputy Registrar's qualifica- tions and suggests that a suitable Officer should be engaged at home and that he should not look for promotion to superior appointments for some years to come. In subsequent minutes the Chief Justice has infomed me that he has no objection to the appointment of Mr. Kemp provided that such appointment shall be on the distinct understanding that Mr. Kemp is to remain in the post for at least three years, and is net during that peried to expect any acting appointment which would pre- vent him from discharging the duties of the office. 7. I consider that the stipulation suggested by Mr. Goodman is only reasonable, and have the honour to re- commend that Mr. Kemp be offered the appointment of Deputy Registrar and Accountant on the conditions to which I have referred. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, My Gadesign Major-General, Administering the Goverment.

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#Jeene

517

being appointed to a Hongkong Cadetship he made high marks in

legal subjects. He has given complete satisfaction in the

performance of his Magisterial duties up to the present time.

While I consider that the claims of Mr.

Kemp are sufficiently strong to warrant my recommendation of

his appointment, I must invite your attention to the enclosed

copy of a letter from the Chief Justice, in which he describes

the nature of what should be the Deputy Registrar's qualifica-

tions and suggests that a suitable Officer should be engaged

at home and that he should not look for promotion to superior

appointments for some years to come. In subsequent minutes

the Chief Justice has infomed me that he has no objection to

the appointment of Mr. Kemp provided that such appointment

shall be on the distinct understanding that Mr. Kemp is to

remain in the post for at least three years, and is net during

that peried to expect any acting appointment which would pre-

vent him from discharging the duties of the office.

I consider that the stipulation suggested

by Mr. Goodman is only reasonable, and have the honour to re-

commend that Mr. Kemp be offered the appointment of Deputy

Registrar and Accountant on the conditions to which I have

referred.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

My Gadesign

Major-General,

Administering the Goverment.

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