CO129-342 - Governor Lugard & Public Offices - 1907 [11-12] — Page 92

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I am sorry to say, overbearing, wanting fair play. I want to refer to the papers in particular reference which dealt with the Hong Kong police Scandals where I think Sir I Wingfield expressed strong views as to the matter in hand. There are some scandals in connection with the inspectorship. I don't think he has the fact or the managing ability for a governor.

In recent papers 4BL 31/12 I do not agree with the above minutes. Mr May broke off and asked me whether there would be any room in his applying for the governorship of Newfoundland. I told him there could be no possible harm, but gave a non-committal and discouraging answer on account of other claims and so forth. There being no vacancy, I told him there was no chance.

In addition, it is perfectly time that he was examined, as Mr Cox says, for the way he dealt with the scandals. He is a man who saw grave danger if he dealt with problems astray, determined to make amends and learnt from his mistakes. As a colonial Secretary, he has done excellently. We selected him to be Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, the best colonial Secretaryship and better than that of a small government. He gave a frank account of Sir M. Nathan, who has the highest opinion of him and, I have no doubt, would strongly recommend him. As acting governor of Hong Kong, he was very successful. His wife is the daughter of a former colonial governor. His banker is admirably suited to the position of governor's life.

He is well fitted to be Governor of Newfoundland.

My Opinion on Governor of Newfoundland: C.PL. Jan: He may be noted as a candidate. Lugard has written a letter in his favour. Whether for or against, his name has been mentioned.

Please note on Gov's list T.CH. at meeting 8/1 2.1 Govis. Noted that it was considered on 23.1.

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I am sorry to say, overbearing, wanting fair play. I want to refer to the papers in particular reference which dealt with the Hong Kong police Scandals where I think Sir I Wingfield expressed strong views as to the matter in hand. There are some scandals in connection with the inspectorship. I don't think he has the fact or the managing ability for a governor.

In recent papers 4BL31/12 I do not agree with the above minutes. Mr May broke off and asked me whether there would be any room in his applying for the governorship of Newfoundland. I told him there could be no possible harm, but gave a non-committal and discouraging answer on account of other claims and so forth. There being no vacancy, I told him there was no chance.

In addition, it is perfectly time that he was examined, as Mr Cox says, for the way he dealt with the scandals. He is a man who saw grave danger if he dealt with problems astray, determined to make amends and learnt from his mistakes. As a colonial Secretary, he has done excellently. We selected him to be Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, the best colonial Secretaryship and better than that of a small government. He gave a frank account of Sir M. Nathan, who has the highest opinion of him and, I have no doubt, would strongly recommend him. As acting governor of Hong Kong, he was very successful. His wife is the daughter of a former colonial governor. His banker is admirably suited to the position of governor's life.

He is well fitted to be Governor of Newfoundland.

My Opinion on Governor of Newfoundland: C.PL. Jan: He may be noted as a candidate. Lugard has written a letter in his favour. Whether for or against, his name has been mentioned.

Please note on Gov's list T.CH. at meeting 8/1 2.1 Govis. Noted that it was considered on 23.1.

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I am sorry to say, overbearing, wanting fair play. I want to refer to the papers in particular reference which dealt with the Hong Kong police Scandals where I think Sir I Wingfield expressed strong views as to the matter in hand. There are some scandals in connection with the inspectorship. I don't think he has the fact or the managing ability for a governor. In recent papers 4BL 31/12 I do not agree with the above minutes. Mr May broke off and asked me whether there would be any room in his applying for the governorship of Newfoundland. I told him there could be no possible harm, but gave a non-committal and discouraging answer on account of other claims and so forth. There being no vacancy, I told him there was no chance. In addition, it is perfectly time that he was examined, as Mr Cox says, for the way he dealt with the scandals. He is a man who saw grave danger if he dealt with problems astray, determined to make amends and learnt from his mistakes. As a colonial Secretary, he has done excellently. We selected him to be Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, the best colonial Secretaryship and better than that of a small government. He gave a frank account of Sir M. Nathan, who has the highest opinion of him and, I have no doubt, would strongly recommend him. As acting governor of Hong Kong, he was very successful. His wife is the daughter of a former colonial governor. His banker is admirably suited to the position of governor's life. He is well fitted to be Governor of Newfoundland. My Opinion on Governor of Newfoundland: C.PL. Jan: He may be noted as a candidate. Lugard has written a letter in his favour. Whether for or against, his name has been mentioned. Please note on Gov's list T.CH. at meeting 8/1 2.1 Govis. Noted that it was considered on 23.1. Page information is not present in the original text, so it is not included. becomes unnecessary as the format is now correctly represented using tags. The final output is: I am sorry to say, overbearing, wanting fair play. I want to refer to the papers in particular reference which dealt with the Hong Kong police Scandals where I think Sir I Wingfield expressed strong views as to the matter in hand. There are some scandals in connection with the inspectorship. I don't think he has the fact or the managing ability for a governor. In recent papers 4BL31/12 I do not agree with the above minutes. Mr May broke off and asked me whether there would be any room in his applying for the governorship of Newfoundland. I told him there could be no possible harm, but gave a non-committal and discouraging answer on account of other claims and so forth. There being no vacancy, I told him there was no chance. In addition, it is perfectly time that he was examined, as Mr Cox says, for the way he dealt with the scandals. He is a man who saw grave danger if he dealt with problems astray, determined to make amends and learnt from his mistakes. As a colonial Secretary, he has done excellently. We selected him to be Colonial Secretary of Ceylon, the best colonial Secretaryship and better than that of a small government. He gave a frank account of Sir M. Nathan, who has the highest opinion of him and, I have no doubt, would strongly recommend him. As acting governor of Hong Kong, he was very successful. His wife is the daughter of a former colonial governor. His banker is admirably suited to the position of governor's life. He is well fitted to be Governor of Newfoundland. My Opinion on Governor of Newfoundland: C.PL. Jan: He may be noted as a candidate. Lugard has written a letter in his favour. Whether for or against, his name has been mentioned. Please note on Gov's list T.CH. at meeting 8/1 2.1 Govis. Noted that it was considered on 23.1.
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