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22nd April, 1911,

Marked "D".

I would here point out that the time allowed under the Contract for the completion of the Superstructure was 4 years and 5 months, and as previously stated important matters of construction were with Mr. Chatham for 2 years and 2 months, and that practically another year's delay ensued owing to the vagaries of the Architects.

Yet despite the above delay, when the works were left with me I practically completed such within 16 months and 1 week after contract date for completion, and the building was occupied during May 1911.

I would also point out that when the works were left in my hands some sixty (60) drawings were necessary to complete the building.

Assuming for the moment that I was wrong and that it was quite unnecessary for the Government to have prepared the above drawings in order to complete the work, I beg to ask why did not Mr. Chatham prevent me wasting time: he was fully aware that I was preparing them.

I submit, this is a question that naturally appears necessary and needs great explanation.

After completing the work, under most trying conditions I considered that I was justly entitled to some extra recognition.

I beg to attach copy of a letter addressed to H.E. Sir Frederick Lugard dated the 22nd April, 1911; this letter was not forwarded by Mr. Chatham (although I reminded him of such) to the Hongkong Government until

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-14-10922nd April, 1911,Marked "D".I would here point out that the time allowed under the Contract for the completion of the Superstructure was 4 years and 5 months, and as previously stated important matters of construction were with Mr. Chatham for 2 years and 2 months, and that practically another year's delay ensued owing to the vagaries of the Architects.Yet despite the above delay, when the works were left with me I practically completed such within 16 months and 1 week after contract date for completion, and the building was occupied during May 1911.I would also point out that when the works were left in my hands some sixty (60) drawings were necessary to complete the building.Assuming for the moment that I was wrong and that it was quite unnecessary for the Government to have prepared the above drawings in order to complete the work, I beg to ask why did not Mr. Chatham prevent me wasting time: he was fully aware that I was preparing them.I submit, this is a question that naturally appears necessary and needs great explanation.After completing the work, under most trying conditions I considered that I was justly entitled to some extra recognition.I beg to attach copy of a letter addressed to H.E. Sir Frederick Lugard dated the 22nd April, 1911; this letter was not forwarded by Mr. Chatham (although I reminded him of such) to the Hongkong Government until

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-14-10922nd April, 1911,Marked "D".I would here point out that the time allowed under the Contract for the completion of the Super-structure was 4 years and 5 months, and as previously stated important matters of construction were with Mr. Chatham for 2 years and 2 months, and that practic-ally another year's delay ensued owing to the vagaries of the Architects.Yet despite the above delay, when the works were left with me I practically completed such within 16 months and 1 week after contract date for completion, and the building was occupied during May 1911.I would also point out that when the works were left in my hands some sixty (60) drawings were necessary to complete the building.Assuming for the moment that I was wrong and that it was quite unnecessary for the Government to have prepared the above drawings inorder to complete the work I beg to ask why did not Mr. Chatham prevent me wasting time: he was fully aware that I was preparing them.I submit, this is a question that naturally appears necessary and needsfor great explanation.After completing the work, under most trying conditions I considered that I was justly entitled to some extra recognition.I beg to attach copy of a letter addressed to H.E. Sir Frederick Lugard dated the 22nd April, 1911, this letter was not forwarded by Mr. Chatham (Altho' I reminded him of such) to the Hongkong Government until

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109

22nd April, 1911,

Marked "D".

I would here point out that the time allowed

under the Contract for the completion of the Super-

structure was 4 years and 5 months, and as previously

stated important matters of construction were with

Mr. Chatham for 2 years and 2 months, and that practic-

ally another year's delay ensued owing to the vagaries

of the Architects.

Yet despite the above delay, when the works

were left with me I practically completed such within

16 months and 1 week after contract date for completion,

and the building was occupied during May 1911.

I would also point out that when the works

were left in my hands some sixty (60) drawings were

necessary to complete the building.

Assuming for the moment that I was wrong and

that it was quite unnecessary for the Government to have

prepared the above drawings inorder to complete the work

I beg to ask why did not Mr. Chatham prevent me wasting

time:

he was fully aware that I was preparing them.

I submit, this is a question that naturally appears

necessary and needs for great explanation.

After completing the work, under most trying

conditions I considered that I was justly entitled to

some extra recognition.

I beg to attach copy of a letter addressed

to H.E. Sir Frederick Lugard dated the 22nd April, 1911,

this letter was not forwarded by Mr. Chatham (Altho'

I reminded him of such) to the Hongkong Government until

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