CO129-321 - Public Offices & Others - 1903 — Page 783

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They have. They have been quick to take advantage of the neglect I have received from the Home Government.

I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient servant,

H.W. Norton, Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hongkong.

Home Address: Grove Lodge, Postchester, Hants.

My dear Sir,

P. & O. S.S. Arcadia, Colombo, November 5, 1903.

776

It is with a feeling of deep disgust that I write to you from here.

When I was sent to England on leave since my arrival in Hong Kong, after nearly 4 years of hard work in the Colony, Mr. William and others told me that I had done my best by my ability. But each attempt that I have made to improve matters has brought down upon me the hostility and opposition of those in authority, culminating at last in the most disgraceful and barefaced attempt to malign those who took part.

Considering the manner in which I have been treated, I must apologise to a man who can hardly imagine the possible injustice that has taken place in this century.

I intend giving you a plain statement of facts, and this case demands a plain statement. The events in question have taken place during the last four months. In April last, the footman has been charged by the police.

The Chief Justice, Mr. William, took his habitual leave and proceeded to Japan. Whilst he was away, criticisms were made, and the same were made public, especially in respect of his friend, Mr. Sharp, a local K.C., on the publication of these articles, his many friends were annoyed.

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They have. They have been quick to take advantage of the neglect I have received from the Home Government. I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient servant, H.W. Norton, Registrar of the Supreme Court, Hongkong. Home Address: Grove Lodge, Postchester, Hants. My dear Sir, P. & O. S.S. Arcadia, Colombo, November 5, 1903. 776 It is with a feeling of deep disgust that I write to you from here. When I was sent to England on leave since my arrival in Hong Kong, after nearly 4 years of hard work in the Colony, Mr. William and others told me that I had done my best by my ability. But each attempt that I have made to improve matters has brought down upon me the hostility and opposition of those in authority, culminating at last in the most disgraceful and barefaced attempt to malign those who took part. Considering the manner in which I have been treated, I must apologise to a man who can hardly imagine the possible injustice that has taken place in this century. I intend giving you a plain statement of facts, and this case demands a plain statement. The events in question have taken place during the last four months. In April last, the footman has been charged by the police. The Chief Justice, Mr. William, took his habitual leave and proceeded to Japan. Whilst he was away, criticisms were made, and the same were made public, especially in respect of his friend, Mr. Sharp, a local K.C., on the publication of these articles, his many friends were annoyed.
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have. They

have been quick Take

advantage of the neglect I have received pour the Hume fovemment.

I have the humour the,

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most obedient haveable

sewant,

HW Norton kohe

Register ofthe upreme

Cust, Hongkong.

Home Address:

Grove Wilge

Postchester

Hants.

My

dear sir,

P. x O. K. M. S. Arcadia

Colombo, November 5, 1903.

776

It is with a feeling of though disgust that durite

byou from here preparation

When I was cent.

arrival in

England

Angling

since i

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that Chr

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those in

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at last in the most disgraceful and berefaced attempt & min

those who took part Considering

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century

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what has

into facts, has this cost seing case demandes plaimer.

hief and clear summer. taken place during the last for In April last for the foodman

footman has been Ching portice.

mouthing th

fir Willianny

Кариева

took his habitinal leave and proceeded & Japan. Kesme he

неперерег

criticising affered be hand made, same

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his friend, un Sharp, a local K. C., on

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ate, the acting

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the publication of these articles, his many,

arty me. On telemal ke

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