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SIR,
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH MARCH, 1894.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
HONGKONG, 6th March, 1894.
I am directed by the Governor to transmit to you for the consideration of the Chamber of Com- merce the enclosed copy of a letter from the Acting Commandant of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps on the subject of the encouragement of employés of private firms to join the Corps.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
G. T. M. OBRIEN, Colonial Secretary.
SIR,
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, HONGKONG, 19th March, 1894.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your esteemed communication of 6th instant handing copy of a letter from the Acting Commandant of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps containing a suggestion that the Government should impress on Public Servants that it approves of their becoming Volunteers, and will facilitate as much as possible their carrying out the duties entailed on them as such, and further, that private firms be moved to make a similar notification.
While viewing very favourably a movement calculated to encourage volunteering the Committee of the Chamber considers any steps taken in that direction must, of necessity, be so entirely regulated by the convenience or otherwise to individual firms that it would appear to be almost beyond its province to make any recommendation on the subject, but it would venture to suggest to His Excellency the Governor the desirability of sanctioning the publication of the correspondence to give these firms the opportunity of considering the suggestions made.
The suggested holidays are already more than partially observed, and the Committee does not think that private firms would be found opposed to these becoming general.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
F. HENDERSON, Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 112.
Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Tuesday, the 3rd proximo, for the making up and supply of Summer Clothing for the Gaol Staff, viz. :-
More or less
8 White Linen Suits (for Warden and Head Turnkeys). 114 White Drill Suits (for Turnkeys and Guards).
43 Helmets (for Turnkeys and Guards).
18 Red Puggaries (each 9 yards long by 30 inches in width).
2 White Drill Suits and 1 pair Chinese Shoes (for Gaol Messenger). 54 Pairs of Shoes.
Sample of uniform may be seen, and any further information obtained at the Gaol Office.
No tender will be received, unless the person tendering produces a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $100 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such person refuses to carry out his tender, in the event of his tender being accepted.
Form of tender may be obtained at the Colonial Secretary's Office. No tender will be received unless sent in the Form required.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1894.
G. T. M. OBRIEN, Colonial Secretary.