CO129-319 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [10-11] — Page 579

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Hon. Colonial Secretary,

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This is a very important report, but not

pleasant reading. Send to the Acting Captain Superintendent of

Folice for his remarks and for explanation as to c,e,f,h,i, j.v.

Mr. Wodehouse will explain as to a and b. Inspector Williamson

should be called upon for explanation as to g.

Let Mr. Ballifax be placed in immediate

charge of the Detective Branch.

I approve of the various suggestions made

you.

(So.) H. A. Blake.

21.10.08.

Acting Captain Superintendent

of Police.

For report as directed at your early con-

venience.

Steps are being taken to recall Mr. Wood

from Japan so as to release Mr. Hallifax from Tai Po.

(So.) F. H. May,

21.10.03.

8407 from Acting Captain Superintendent of Police attached of 26th. October, 1903.

Your Excellency,

I attach some comments on the Acting Capta

Superintendent of Police's reply. Captain Lyons seems to have

learnt his Police work in a novel school.

(Sd.) F. H. May.

28.10.03.