CO129-399 - Governor Sir May - 1913 [1-2] — Page 182

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sir,

With reference to my despatch confidential

of the 17th, instant, I have the honour to invite your attention to Sir F.Lugard's confidential despatch of the 10th. December 1911 and to state that I concur in the opinion therein expressed that Mr.Wodehouse is not qualified to act as Captain Superintendent of

Police.

Mr. Wodehouse is a hardworking conscientious officer who makes a good Deputy Superintendent, if I may judge from the report of the Captain Superintendent of Police. But the latter has informed me that he could not confidently recommend him at present for the acting appointment of C.S.P. owing to a lack of capacity for administrative work and a hastiness in coming to a decision without first mastering all the

facts of a case.

2. I have recommended Mr.Wodehouse for the permanent appointment of Deputy Superintendent because I am of opinion that by his industry, the interest he displays in his work, his attainmente in languagea and his capacity for controlling the Police under his

But I wish orders, he has merited this advancement,

it to be clearly understood that I do not consider him fit to take command of the Force, and that I have

grave

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