Although it was clear that Hongkong would feel an acute sense of grievance in losing #0 quickly 'a Governor of the calibre' of Sir Andrew Caldecott, those who justify ably endeavoured to Impress. their disappointment on the attention His Majesty's Government cannot have had much hope that the considered decision of the Cabinet would be reversed. Nevertheless. the prolest_may bear fruit in keeping the Colonial Omiee well in touch with local sentiment and in emphasizing the undesirability of exposing Ad= ministrations to too frequent changes personnel, Without disparaging Hongkong's leeds, it is conceivable that Sir Andrew's promotion to Ceylon is specially designed to meet the urgent requirements of that Government. The political problems in Ceylon are peculiarly delicate, The system of self-government had not worked without considerable ereaking. It is essential that a Governor of exceptional qualities "should. be appointed to succeed Sir Reginald Stubbs "on his retirement next Hongkong has the satising brought out into clearer light the ability, strength and breadth of vision of its Governor. In Fogrotting his early departure to another and larger Island, 'Hongkong may rest assured that due attention has been paid to its claim for compensation, Sir Geoffrey Northcote has had 'a' varied career which has given him sound experience. He, like Sir Andrew Caldecott, is taken 2 from a Governorship jo which he went barely a year age. He has the reputation of being a vigorous. and understanding administrator and it is more than probable that Hongkong's wall over Sir Andrew is now being echoed in British Guiana on Sir Geoftry's account, ° Pertinent too is consideration of the personality. of the present head of" the Colonial ent to the Important issues to which Hongkong has drawn appropriately prompt attention, In other words he may be trusted to have given the Government the best possible advice the selection of a successor to £0 able a man as Sir Andrew Caldecott,
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