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individual, should he get the appointment he desires.

His reasons for desiring the change are two-fold,

namely:-

(a) Because his health broke down to a certain

extent at Hong Kong and he does not wish to go back to

such a tropical climate again, although during his present

stay in England he has got quite well again.

(b) Because, as you know, the Harbour-master-ship

leads nowhere, and being keen and energetic he thinks that

he might have a better opening if he were to get this

Commissioner-ship.

He has been, as you no doubt already know, for some

time a member of the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, and

no doubt his experience there will be valuable should he

obtain this new appointment.

jonely.

H. Mande

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