News Comment
Summary Translation of Appendix C 1
Hong Kong Daily News, 21st Feb., 1976.
Law Wei
The Imperative Need of H.K.
The Governor of H.K., Sir M. MacLehose, when asked if his term of office will be extended, replied that a regulation of the Diplomatic Service states that Diplomatic Service officers have to retire at the age of 60. His term is now near to the end, and there will be no exception to this regulation. Many people, therefore, think that the Governor will not have his term extended at the end of his tenure of office next year.
I am not of the same mind however. There are 2 points which will be of interest to the public. Firstly, next year Sir Murray will not reach his full 60 years yet. Secondly, in his present capacity as the Governor of H.K. he is the administration head of a commonwealth territory (sic), and is no longer a "Diplomatic Service Officer".
To the general public, Sir Murray is a Governor who works, not one who talks. He makes plans and takes initiative. Precedences pose no obstacles and he strives for improvements. To achieve the aims of his policies, he would set an example himself.
The achievements of his administration are just being recognised. There are lots of meaningful and significant tasks for him to do. If he leaves next year, the public will feel deserted. England should let him stay on.
It is not a mere sentiment to wish to retain the Governor. It is only that H.K.'s public has placed great confidence in his administration. His unprecedented achievements and new projects are requisites for H.K.'s development.
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