Education
Charterhouse; Kensington School. Under Mr. Baker, chief engineer of the L. North.W.Ry. Constructed railways in Lancashire and Cheshire, 1860-1868.
Charterhouse; Kensington School. Under Mr. Baker, chief engineer of the L. North.W.Ry. Constructed railways in Lancashire and Cheshire, 1860-1868.
Entered Indian Public Works Department, 1868. Had control of large divisions in Burmah. Retired from government service, 1880.
Proposed connection of Indian and Burmese railway systems, and indicated route which has been adopted, 1881-1882.
Together with Mr. Colquhoun, roused the nation to importance of new markets in Far East, and proposed connection of Burmah with Siam and China by railway, 1882-1883. Explored country between Moulmoin and Kiang Hsen, on Mekong, for best route for connecting Burmah with Siam and China.
Discovered sources of the Menam, and made an exploration-survey for a branch railway to Bangkok, 1883-1884. Consulted by King of Siam as to railway development in his country, and visited China, at time of Franco-Chinese War, to investigate condition of affairs
Revisited Siam, Burmah, and India, 1885.
At request of Field Officer and War Office sent in a report, with maps, dealing with political aspect of affairs in IndoChina. Advised annexation of Upper Burmah, 1885. Received silver medal of the Society of Arts, 1886-1887.
Organised and led movement for improving India factory legislation, 1890-1892.