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whom I regard as the most able and efficient member

of the Colonial Service with whom I have had the

pleasure of working. Mr. D..Tratman, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, rendered yeoman service and his influence with the Chinese, who have a high regard for his ability and character, has been of the greatest

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The police force, under the command

first of Mr. T.H.King and then of Mr. P.P.J.Wodehouse,

have done excellent work. The forse is now at a high level of efficiency.

The European staff of the Public Works Department, especially Mr. H.E.Goldsmith and Mr.

A.E.Lissaman, were of the greatest service in

connection with the housing and feeding of workmen,

in transport matters and in the important and un-

pleasant work of scavenging and I should like to

mention especially the Inspectors of the Sanitary Department who did cheerfully and willingly coolie

work of the hardest kind.

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I have already in my despatch No.377,

Er of October 7th expressed my appreciation of the work

of Mr. N.L.Smith as Food Controller. In short I wish

to say that the members of the Public Service have

behaved in a manner which makes me proud to be their "Chief," and that they have been admirably supported

by the unofficial community.

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I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient humble servant,

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