CO129-316 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [1-4] — Page 203

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No.

Hongkong.

73.

Copg

Government House,

0.0. 189 2932

198

Hongkong, 10th. February, 1903.

Duplicate

lary, 1903.

Goo

sir,

20583

CO with reference to your Despatch No. 214 of

the 4th. July, 1900, I have the honour to inform you that it

has been found expedient to dispense with the services of Mr.

P. Crisp, Buildings Overseer in the Public Works Department,

and that in accordance with clause 6 of his Agreement his con-

nection with the Government will be severed in 3 months from

the 28th. ultimo, the date upon which notice was given to him.

I regret to inform you that Mr. Crisp has not always given

satisfaction in the execution of his duties, and the Director

of Public Works reports that he has not had the proper training

for an Inspector of Buildings.

I enclose the usual paper of particulars

2.

with reference to the appointment which will shortly become

vacant, and request that the Crown Agents be instructed to

find a suitable successor to Mr. Crisp. I take this opportunity

of pointing out that it is most desirable to obtain the services

of a thoroughly reliable and steady man for this post,

renders its incumbent liable to many temptations.

which

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Henry

Governor, &C..