Confidential

In my despatch, Confidential of 16th November, I mention
that Mr Young will, ex officio, as acting Colonial Secretary
conduct the business of the Legislative Session about to be held.

2. Mr Hankin has not arrived on this coast, and I fear that
if he had it would have been impossible for him to carry on the
Public work satisfactorily. The labours of the last six weeks
would have to be repeated in a condensed form to instruct him
sufficiently to meet a Legislative Body far from willing to give
him support.