CO129-392 - Governor Sir May - 1912 [9-10] — Page 137

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A.

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Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 4th. September, 1912.

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I am directed to inform you that the Governor

intends to bring the question of your suspension before the

Executive Council on the following grounds:-

(a). That without the authority or knowledge of the Govern-

-went you have permitted, for a considerable period

preceding toe 19th. ultimo, the Curopean officer in

charge of the Police Station at Cheung Chau to live away

from the Station.

(b). That without the authority or knowledgo of me Govern-

-ment you have permitted, for a considerable period

prior to the 19th. ultivo, 3 out of the 4 Constables

stationed at the said Police Station to live away from

the Station.

(c). That you have taus permitted this Police Station, with the Goverment property therein including the safe and the arma, accoutrements and awwnition of the detachment

of rolice assigned to it, to be left at night under the protection of one Constable only.

(d). That the ausence of the Zuropean Officer in charge, and

3 out of 4 of his Constables, rendered impossible any concerted action by the Police on & sudden alarm by day

or by night.

I am to request you to furnish a statement in writing of the grounds upon much you rely to exculpate yourself

before the 11th. instant.

Monourable

Captain Superintendent of Folice.

I am, etc.,

(3d.) C. Sevørn,

Colonial Becretary.