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contrasted with that of Mr.Lau Chu Pak, formerly &
member of the Sanitary Board, who as he expressed it
"takes a much more responsible view of his duties
as a representative of the Chinese and is always very
careful not to embarrass the Government in any way.
He was careful to let Mr.Hallifax know what was going
on and I did not at all like Ho Kal's pose as the
only virtuous man--the man who told the Government
every thing, whilst we all know that he was in the
confidence of the Revolution party the whole time.
7. Ever since the revolution Sir Kai Ho Kai
It has acted as adviser to the Canton Government.
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is said that he receives an annual fee from it.
this I have no proof as yet. But it is well known
that he has given advice which has embarrassed this
Government very much, notably in connection with
their financial schemes. I have it on excellent
authority that the idea of issuing the Lottery Bonda to which I referred in my confidential despatch of
the 21st.of lovember last, emanated from him and his
12 conduct in the matter supports the imputation.
A recent examination of the books of the Sze Yap Association show that he is in receipt of an anual retainer of $200 from that body. I am informed
that there is not a Guild in the Colony from which
he does not receive an annual fee.
8.
These matters are being made the subject of investigation and I shall refer to them at a later date. In the meantime at the interview with Sir Kai Ho Kai, to which I referred in my confidential despatch of 21st.of November, I instructed Sir Kai Ho Kai that he should not give advice to the Canton
Government
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