CO129-460 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [1-4] — Page 49

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HONGKONG. 19th January, 1920.

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My Lord,

With reference to Your Lordship's Con-

-fidential Despatch of the 14th November, 1919, concerning the delay in the return to duty in this Colony of Mr. T. Dallin, Assistant Auditor, I have the honour to forward for your consideration a copy of two letters received from Mr. Dallin in explanation of his action.

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Though I consider the explanation some- -what unsatisfactory, it appears to me to be more a case of stupidity than of deliberate insubordination and I would recommend therefore that the incident be regarded as closed.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

B.E. Stutts.

Governor,&c.

E RIGHT HONOURABLE

VISCOUNT MILNER, G.C.B.,

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