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No.567.

BY AIR MAIL.

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REODIVED

OOL, OFF10E

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GOVERNMENT HOSE,

HONG KONG.

18th October, 1935.

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Sir,

With reference to Mr. Amery's despatch No. 339

of 17th October, 1928, and Sir William Peel's telegram

No.15 of 16th January, 1935, I have the honour to inform

you that it is now requested that one Police Probationer

may, with your approval, be appointed. Provision has been

made in the Estimates for 1936. The officer selected for

appointment should arrive in Hong Kong as early as possible

in 1936.

2. It is much regretted that, owing to an unfortunate

oversight, this need for recruitment was overlooked at the

time of Sir William Peel's telegram referred to, and it is

hoped that, in spite of the delay in notifying the requirement,

it may still be possible to make the appointment.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

Mr. Smith.

Officer Administering the Government.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.,

&C.,

&C.,

&c.