f:tN \ Gn.~K\.. G r G--X out AMAICA IS LIKELY to have a new Governor J General by August next year. The Most. Hon. Sir Florizel Glasspole, Governor Gener­ al, hinted yesterday that he was on his way out of office after 16 years as the representative in Jamaica of Her Majesty. Queen Elizabeth n. Yestemay. at the end of his tra­ tioncd are Senator Howard Cooke. a ditional congratulatory message at long time stalwart of the ruling the J'3th Spelling Bee People's National Party. and now Championship luncheon at the Speaker ol the Senate. Asked re­ Oceana Hotel. downtown Kingston. Sir Flortzel, saJd: cently about this. Senator Cooke replied: Mit would 'be an honour to Ml thank you all very much and I serve.· say farewell because I don't think I will be at another function Uke Mr. Douglas Flttcher, a lawyer this·. and former Ambassador to Wash­ Speaking with the Gleuer after ington, D.C., Is favoured In some the function. he said: ·1 will be quarters. around for sometime yet before I A front-runner. too Is Mr. Dudley retire but I am making plans to Thompson. Q.C.. who Js the High leave: Commissioner-designate to Nigeria. Sir Flortzel gave no definite date But the speculation has bent but he said he felt sure he would e\'l'n more fandful. not bt" in offk:e by August next year. Some people argue that with Sir Florizel was sworn In as Gov­ both the ruling People's National ernor General of Jamaica on June Party and the Opposition Jamaica 21. 197.3. nnre: ~ or 64· )'¥af'S. labour Party firmly committed to succeeding Sir Clifford Campbell. Republican status for Jamaica. the Rt. Hon. Michael Manley. Prime The Gleaner learnt yestetllay that Sit FlorJzel. who will be 80 Minister. would most likely be the years oid on September 25. Is plan­ first Presklent of the Republic of ntng a big birthday party this year. Jamaica. unlike In previous years when he They say that wfth Mr. Manley marked his birthday at King's seemingly ·leaving most of the House with smaller functions. Prime Mlntslrrial tasks these days Much speculation about who will to Deputy 'Prime Minister P.J. Pat­ succted hln• has been aired In re­ terson. g.c .•. It Is likely that before cent days. the Jamaican Constitution Is Some citizens of Central Jamaica changed to alter the status of the say the wind is blowing In their country as a Monarchy. Mr. Manley dlrec!lon and that one of their na­ rould very well step down as Prime tive sons. Mr. Winston Jones of Minister and serve as Governor Manchester. the former Minister of General. before making the tran­ Works. Is l,n line for the job. sition to be.lng the first President of Other candidates being men- the Republic of Jamaica. • t~Anatw. UBAAR.~ ei·JNAAJCA ·y -r. c ' - .... ~' .... .. ... .... • • • . .. .. • .... · ·- · .....;4J ..D i ( .::. \e·:J_ nSL r ~ . A'"~· , ~) tcr ~~ ~e.-~ .