Cecil Clementi Smith, Sir, (b. 1860 – d. 1916) was the Governor of the Straits Settlements and High Commissioner in the period from 1887 to 1893. A forceful and efficient administrator, he paralysed the power of secret societies which were a menace in Singapore then. In 1889, he established the Queen's scholarships in Singapore to assist and fund bright local students to further their studies in British universities. When he left Singapore in 1893, he was much loved by the local people who petitioned for the extension of his leadership in office. There were two men known as Sir Cecil Clementi, both having been colonial governors in Singapore. Sir Cecil Clementi, who served between 1929 to 1934, was Sir Cecil Clementi Smith's nephew.
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Just a thought: if he was born in 1860 how can he have joined the colonial service in HK as early as in 1864 – aged four years?
Secondly: please could you let me know the years for which he was Col. Sec. in the Straits?
Thank you.
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Thanks for the feedback. The correct date of birth should be 1840. He was Colonial Secretary in the Stratis Settlements from from 1878 to 1884.