were
formerly. Since the withdrawal from the Magistracy of Mr Fearon, on the 11th of last month, I have much felt
of an Assistant, and for this and the
want
foregoing.
reasons now
the
that, until
propose the
his constant residence on
the Island be
the South side of
Southside.
again required, Mr Hillier
return to Victoria, visiting (hetk chee
Shek-pai wan, and other villages of his
week ordinarily;
District, only twice a week
assisting
me
in
police
Duties at this
and
office,
when not otherwise engaged.
In his present position, Mr Hillier has a residence provided for him by Government (Vide Letter No. 415 of the 28th
May last, to his address from the Colonial Secretary); and by his removal, as well as having to perform extra duty, he would
lose, equal to the amount
of his
house rent (here very high) and the
additional
expence
and
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Keep of a Horse;
for which $50 per month would not be more than a just equivalent.
I therefore respectfully propose,
that
this Allowance be temporarily made to him, to meet his loss, and charged to the
contingent
Bill
On the other hand, it appears that until the Magistrate's Residence, and the Police Station and prison at Thett-pai-wan
be completed, there may safely be made in the present establishment a reduction, by which a great saving
would accrue to Government.
This establishment consists of Eleven
Chinese, and seven
an
European Policemen;
off. 20. and
an European Clerk at a monthly Salary of $70. a Chinese Clerk at one
Police Boat and Crew of five
a
a cast off 35 per month
men
at