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Chambers,
Supreme Court, Hongkong,
12th. March, 1908.
I have the honour to acknowledge Your Ex- -cellency's letter on the subject of appointments of officers in the Registry of the Supreme Court. I was careful in my letter of 29th. ultimo to raise only the general question, as I had no wish to disturb arrangements which had already been sanctioned by Your Excellency. But in connection with Mr. Kemp's work, I must point out that Your Excellency has been wrongly advised in the matter. He has not been almost exclusively occupied with Bankruptcy work during the past year but only during the last 3 months. He has cumulated the duties of Official Receiver with those of Deputy Registrar, and has had to do in consequence as a great deal more work than one man ought to be expected to perform. I certainly should not grudge him any promotion which brings with it rest from his very arduous duties.
2.
I have however only raised the broad question that matters affecting the personnel of the Registry should be referred to me for my advice as Head of the Supreme Court, to which the Registry is an adjunct. Your Excellency says in paragraph 3 of the letter under reply, that when a general re-arrangement of the staff in the various Departments is necessary,
the Colonial Secretary makes such recommendations
on the apportionment of duties, including those of the Officers of the Registry, as he considers most suited to the necessities and convenience of the Public Service, and submits them to Your Excellency for confirmation. In doing this he does not consult the Chief Justice, nor is the Chief Justice informed of changes which are contemplated or decided upon; and I must take this opportunity of very respectfully protesting against a
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