GOVERNMENT SERVICE PAY,
POINTS FROM THE SALARIES COMMISSION REPORT.
SCALES OF PAY FOR ALL GRADES.
Yesterday we published a brief resume of the principal points in the Salaries Commission Report signed by the Chief Justice (Sir H. Gollan), Sir Shen-son Chow and 31r. Paul Lauder,
Further points dealt with and some of the scales suggested are as follows:-
JUNIOR CLERICAL SERVICE
Lighthouses and Lights. For the Sub-Inspector of Lighthouses we re- commend a salary scale of £473 to The following scales are recom- 2575 by annual increments of £20, for 1st class lighthouse keepers, £370 mended:-
to £470 by £20 annually, and for Class VI. $180 to $1,050 rising by
annual increments, one of 200, 2nd class lighthouse keepers £200, one of $160, three of 850 and rising to £350 by 5 annual incre-
ments of £10 and 2 of £20. „ two of $100;
Cinsa. V. $1,100 to 81,400 by $100
annually;
Class IV. 81,000 to $1,300 by $100
annually;
Class III. $1,900 to 81,600 by 9100
annually; Class II. 9,700 to $3,300 by $180
annually;
Annually:
Class 1. 83,500 to 84,500 by 8200 Higher $4,500 to 85,600 by $200
annually and
Special Class $1.00 to $2,400
$100 annually, with an effi- ciency bar at 81.500.
POST OFFICE.
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ATTORNEY-GENERAL.
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For the Attorney-General we re- commend a salary of £2,100 per The Assistant" to the annum. Attorney-General' is, normally, A cadet afficer possessing legal attein. atents and it is unnecessary there. fore to suggest a separate scale for taik post; if a temporary appoint-" ment is made from outside the ser
vice the salary must necessarily de-
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THE HONG KONG
TAILOR AND HIS APPRENTICE.
DISPUTE OVER SEWING MACHINE.
CLAIM IN THE SUMMARY COURT.
DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1929.
The refusal of the master of a tailoring shop to return to no ap prentice a Singer sewing machine led to an action in the Summary Court before the Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice Wood) yesterday. The latter claimed the return of the machine, or 886 representing
ST. JOHN'S AMBU- THE WATER SUPPLY.
LANCE BRIGADE.
TEA AT HONG KONG HOTEL.
MR. FUNG KONG UN
HOSPITALITY,
A very enjoyable tea party for all the members of the St. John's Ambulance Brigade in the Colony took place at the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden yesterday afternoon. The opportunity was taken to pro- ent the medallions and badges which had been won by the various members of the Brigado in com its value, and damages for its repetitione during the past year.
tention.
The units of the Brigade, made A very smart appearance in their Plaintiff, who was represented by uniforma, while the nurses present Mr. E. D. L Strellett, alleged looked particularly neat and trim. that he entered into an agreement Mr. E. Ralphe, District Commis
sioner, presided, and others present with the defendant (trading including the Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga, Fook Mo Tailoring shop, 3, Tai Mr. Ho Kom Tong, Mr. Ho Leung, Mre. E... P. Minelt, Mr. Yip Lan Yuen Street) to serve as an ap- prentice for two years from July 1, 1929. Under the terms of the agreement, plaintiff was to work
without wages and pay in advance
Chuen, Drs. T. W. Ware,
Woo, Ma Luk, and Hoa Hing, Mr. Fung Heung Chuen, Mr. Tang Shui Kin, Mr. A, el Arculli, Mr. A. H.
Rumjaha and Mr. J. Ralston.
NEARLY A FULL STORAGE
ON ISLAND.
The P.W.D. water return for the month of August shows that the Island Reservoire now contain 1,818 million gallons, which means they are only 300 million gallons short of full supply. There are 70 million gallone more than at the same time last year. Tytam Tuk is still 13 ft. other reservoirs (except the small 7 inches below overflow but the Wong Nei Chung, 4 ft. 1 inch below overflow) are level with overflow.
Consumption on the Island works out at 14 gallons per head per day against 94.8 last August.
The full details follow:-
CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS.
Tytam: 13 below overflow in 1823; level with overflow this Tytam Byewash: 15' 8" below over-
year.
flow in 1998; level with over», flow this year.
Tytam Intermediate: Leve with
"overflow in 1928 and this year. Tytam Tuk: 6 0 below overflow in 1029; 12 below overflow this year.
pend on a special arrangement made $80 to the defendant for board was presented hy is Chan' C/ Wong Nei Chung: 18' 3* below
in cack case,
CROWN SOLICITUR,
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The accountant, a special appoint The Crown Solicitor should receive ment under the senior clerical and £1,150, rising to £1,400 by £30 an- accounting staff, has been recom-nually, and the Assistant Crown mended for a scale of £820 to £1,050 by seven annual increments of £30 and 1 of £20.
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For the superintendent of mails, we recommend a salary of £600 rising by £5 annually to £700.
The assistant superintendents of
Solicitors £700 rising to £970 by 2 annual increments of £30, 2 of £60
and 3 of £30.
POLICE FORCE.
The post of Captain Superinten mails are, At present, in four dent of Police is at present beld grades. We recommend the follow-by an officer of Class I, of the inganlaries:-
Cadet Service. In future, however, (1.) £430 to £560 by £20 annually; we understand the post will ner- (11.) and (ill.) 84,000 to 85,000 by mally be filed by officers who have
$200 annually;
entered the service as Police Probn- (iv) £350 to £448 by 6 annual in- tioners. When auch is the case we a scale of £1,380 per .crements of £15, 2 of £30 and consider 3 of £15.
annum, rising to £1,800 by annual increments of £50, to be adequate for the post.
For the postal clerks we recom mend the same scales as for the junior clerical service.
or the inspector of Postmen we recommend a salary of $2,700, rising by $150 annually to $3,300, and for launch officers $1,550 to $2,100 by $50 annually.
With one exception," the Deputy Superintendents, Assistant, super tendents and Probationers are, we understand, on a time scale similar tu that of the Cadet Service.
during the period. Plaintiff was also required to bring his own ma chine.
of
The new motor ambulance which
Hing was on view outside the Hotel. The body has been locally built on the chassis of one of the new "Fargo" Motors, a product of the General Motore Inc. This ambulance has been placed at the full disposal of the Brigade.
overflow in 1928; 41' "below overflow this year." Pokfulam 14 0 below overflow in
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1928; 1'' below overflow this year.
Storage in Millons and Decimals Gallons.
Total
5,20
1923. 1027. 97.18 354.80 "29.37 105.90
19.6
23.19
It was alleged by the plaintiff that the contract was terminated by the defendant on March 31, 1920, but that the latter refused to
Hr. Pang Thanked.
Tytam return the machine.
After
Mr... Ralphs said: This gathering Tytam Byewash ...* hearing evidence, his Lordship held that the sewing ma-
has, as you all know, been ar. Tytam Intermediate 195.00 chine still remained the property ranged by Mr. Fung Kong Un Tytan Tuk 1,273.00 1,199.73.
the plaintiff.
and it is at his invitation that we Wong Nei Chung... Accordingly
are all present here to-day, Mr. Pokitiam ....... 36.00 62.14 judgment had to be given against the defendant for the value of the Fung takes a great interest in the machine, assessed at $70, and.. an
work of the Brigade; he is a Vice-
1,740.93 1,819.15 additional 810 as damages the ma. Patron of this District and a Mem chine then becoming the defen. ber-I may add very active Consumption of water in the City dant's property. Further, that as Member-of our Finance Com-Load Hill District in millions and the plaintiff had brought two mittee. Some time ago be express-decimals of gallons during the claims against the defendant, one ed a desire to invite all Members month of August. of which had been withdrawn, his of the Brigade to a feative gather Lordship would order the defening, as a mark of his appreciation dant. to pay only half the costs of of our work generally, but espect
ally of that done in the recent Vac- cination Campaign. During that campaign no fewer than 334,000 persons were "vaccinated free of
the action.
rising by 830 annually to 8660 for the wardresses.
charge by the Ambulance Bri gade, and I would like here to thank you all personally for the excellent work you did.
Consumption Estimated popula
tion ** Consumption per
head per day...
1925. · 1923. 328.52
424,890
160.03*
435,140
1.
14.0
21.9 Dam . Includes 60 m.g. from Taikoo
The head postman should receive from 1st January, 1929, the incre114 we recommend the followins sembled here, I tender to you, Mr.mittent supply was given from lat!
Chief Warder $1,400 to 81,800 by
$100 annually; Principal Warders $1,000 to $1,300
by $100 annually; Assistant Principal Warders 8650
to $800 by 850 annually; Warders $130 to 3550 by $30 an
nually;
The Indian Staff-In accordance with scale was revised last year and as the statement made in paragraph $175 to $600 by $25 annually, postenta at the lower portion of the scales:-
scale were considerably steepened.- men ist class, $380 to $130 by 820 We recommend, therefore, accord- annually; postmen 2nd class, $278 to $348 by $12 annually and post-ing to the rule laid down by us, that a probationer should feceive men 3rd class, $204 to $204 by $12 £400 per annum on joining the ser abnually.
The coolies and mail bag coolies vice, rising to £425 60 passing his should receive #156 to 8204 by $12 second examination in Chinese, and to £450 per annum on passing his after 3, 6, 9, and 12 years.
then rise by 4 annual increments final examination. His salary should of £30. 2 of £69, 9 of £40 and 3 of £50 to £1,000 per annum, with efficiency bars at £870 and £1,050. per annum.
For the carpenter we recommend asenie of $300 to $200 and for the painter $324 to 384, by $12 annually in both cases,
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OFFICE.
For the Monopoly Analyst we re- commend a scale of £700 rising to £1,050 by annual increments of £30, 2 of £60, 2 of £30-aid 1 of £20. The emoluments of this post will require reconsideration when the Opium Monopoly is abolished.
The Chic Preventive Officer is. we consider, inadequately paid. He ehould rank with, pnd receive the same salary we have, recom-. mended for Chief Inspectors of Police and Chief Inspector of the Sanitary Department. Th post is a most important one. W recom- mend, therefore, a scale of £600, rising by £ annually, to £700 per
annum.
For the Senior Revenue Officer we recommend £475 rising by £20 an ually to £375 per annum, for Revenue Officer 1st Class £370 to £430 by Rib annually and for Revenue Officers 2nd Class £50 rising to 2350 by 5 annually incre ments of £10 and 9 of £20.
The Opium Staff in the Factory, Packing Room and Sales Depart- ment we consider is adequately paid, bearing in mind that the men are employed on part time work only and have in most cases other occupation for the remainder of the day. The messenger who, we under stand, is on full time duty, should receive the pay we have suggested for his grade, amely, $150 to 201 by $10 after 3, 8, 9 and 19 years.
HARBOUR DEPARTMENT. «
For the Harbour Master we re commend salary of £1,350 rising by £50 annually to £1,000 per annum, the Deputy Harbour Master £1,00 to £1,200 by £50 annually, and the Assistant Harbour Master £650 rising to £950 by 5 annual in- crements of £30, 4 of £60 and 1 of £30.
For the Chief Boarding Officer and Chief Inspector of Junks and Cargo Boats we recommend scale of £525 rising by 22 nanually to 2025 and for the Boarding Officers £400 to £620 by £20 annually. The Chief Assistant Inspector of Juaks and Cargo Bonts should receive £370 to 2430 by £15 annually. For the senior Assistant Inspector of Junks and Cargo Boats we suggest a scale of $2,700, rising by $100 annually to $3,200, and for the junior Assistants $2,000 to $2,000 by 875 annually.
One post of Assistant Superin. tendent, held by an officer promoted from Chief Inspector, is on a special acale. For him we recommend a scale of £780 rising to £930 by £60 annually.
For the European Contingent of the Police Force we scales as follows:-
recommend
Chief Inspectors and Chiet Detec- tive Inspector £800 to £700 by £25 annually, Inspectors £475 to £635 by £20
annually; Sub-Tospectors £350 to £430 by
£15 annually; Sergeants £200 to £150 by 2 an- nual increments of £20 and 5 of £10; Lance-Sergeants £100 to £240 by
: £10 annually.
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We recommend the following seales for Indian Police Officers:-
"Assistant Superintendents $2,100
to $3,000, Inspectors 81,200 to $1,800. Sub-Inspectors 8000 to $1,020. Sergeant Majors 8780 to 8840. Bergeants $440 to $520. Lance Sergeants 8306 to 8420, Constables ist Cinan 8379. Constables 2nd Class $330.
We recommend the following scales for the Chinese Contingent, both Cantonese and Weihaiwei men:-
Inspectors 8000. Sergeant Majors and Principal Chinese Detectives 8720.. Sergeants $480," Lance Sergeants 8306.
Constables 1st Class 6312 to 8300
by $19 annually.
Constables 2nd Class 8240 to $300
by 812 annually. The female searchers should be graded, 1 at 8182 to $240 and the remainder at 8158 to 8204 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years.
Assistant Warders $8360 to $420 by.
812 annually; Guards $240 for first 6 months and then 8288 to 8348, by $12 an- nually.
VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.
The allowance at present paid to the Commandant is purely nominal and it is therefore, impossible for us to comment on its adequacy or otherwise. The pay of the Adjutant is fixed in dollars and is, the result of an arrangement made by the Colonial Government with the War Office for the seconding of a Mili- tary Officer for duty with the Corps. We imagine that this will be done there is therefore no object in bur each time a vacancy occurs and
making any recommendation.
For the Sergeant Major we recom
scale of £370, rising to £170 by 20 annually. We consider the pas of the Armourer Attendant to be adequate but suggest that he should be granted the usual rent allowance. The Motor, Driver should receive the scale suggested through out this report for men of his grade, aainely $530, rising to 8850 by 850 annually.
mead
The storeman, we understand, is a British soldier who receives an allowance of 81 a day for his ser vices; we do not suggest any altera- tion. The scale of the range warden we consider adequate in every way: the messengers, coolies and watch man should receive $168 rising to 2204 by $12 after 3, 6, 9 and 12 years service.
CURRENCY BASIS.
Districts during August 1928 with Full supply in all Rider Main the exception of the districts West And now, on behalf of all as of Garden Road where an inter. Fung, our very hearty thanks for to 8th August, 1998. the great interest you take in our AUGUST 1999.-From 1st to th work, and for your kind hospital-inclusive there
Was supply by ity to-day.
street fountains only, from 6 a.m. to é p.m.
The New Ambulance.-
I have another pleasant duty— that is to announce the presenta tion of a Motor Ambulance to the Brigade. The donor is Miss Chan Che Hing whom we thank "most cordially for this generous gift. The Ambulance which is now on view opposite the Hotel, in Ped der Street, is attached to the new ly-formed Motor Drivers Associa tion Division, of which unit Mr. Charge. Lam Wing Kan is the Officer-in-
all Members of the Brigade, irre The Ambalance is at the call of spective of Divisions, in case of emergency, Telephone C. 4318.
No payment is permitted, and is Brigade member making the call, not to be required, either from the or from the patient.
the spirit of the Brigade regula
Money payments are contrary to tions and are irregular.
While on the subject of help given to the Brigade I would re- fer to the efforts of the Finance Committee, among whom is our old friend Mr. Ho Kom Tong, the first of the many Chinese gentle- Colony. men to help the movement in the
From 8th to 18th inclusive an intermittent supply of hours daily in all Rider Maia Districts was operated, Principal Mains closed 7p.m. to 6 s.m..
From 19th to 31st inclusive a 19 houra supply (6 am, to 8 p.m.) was given to all Rider Mains Die- triats, Principal Mains closed 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
KOWLOON WATER WORKS.
Kowloon Reservoir: I' ** below everflow in 1928; level with overflow this year. Sheklaipui Reservoir: Level with
overflow in 1928; 10′ 2* below -overflow this year,
Reception Reservoir: 0 1 below
overBow in. 1998; Level with Storage in Millions and Decimals
overfor this year.
Gallons,
1928.. 336.15
1629. 352.50 78.44
Kowloon Reservoir Sheklaipui Reservoir 110.10
32.83 23.13 Reception Reservoir
Total.
495:18 434.09
(Applause.) Subscrip tions Bre coining in, and I Consumption of water in Kowloon am pleased to sec that there in millions and decimals of gallons is an increase in the number during the month of August. of Europeans who are shewing a practical interest in our work" by sending subscriptions.
Work of the Brigads: We are carrying on our usual work, attending Races, Gymk- hanas, Fires Athletic Meetings; doing street duty during typhoons, festivals, public functions and processions, while individually we are always on duty ready to at- tend and render First Aid, until a doctor arrives, in all cases of accidents or personal injuries.
The Members of our two Nurs-
1999 117.30
171,580
29.0
1028. 113.94 Consumption Estimated popula.
106,340 tion Consumption per
22.1 head per day.... Full supply in all districts during August 1928 and 1999.
The Government Analyst's re- parts shew that the quality of the water is satisfactory.
Total rainfall to August 31:- 1928: 05.97 inches; 1099 57.10..
are losing
resign on account of indifferent
We consider that the salaries of ing Divisions are doing good work,
two officers. Mr. officers, ordinarily recruited in Engin & quieter way perhaps but node Robert Choa, Divisional Superin- land, should continue to be quoted in sterling, and paid in sterling giving away a secret in saying that lege Division has been obliged to the less effectively. Perhaps I am tendent of the St. Joseph's Col while an officer is on leave in Eng after our last Inspection by H.E. land or other country having a gold the Governor the photographs of health, and Mr. Ewart, Divisional standard. It seems to us that this the Nursing Division were sold out Superintendent of the King's Col- is essential, not only with a view
at one of the photographer's stores, lege Old Boys' Division, is resign- to attracting recruits for the various being eagerly anapped up by young ing on leaving the Colony. We branches of the Service, but also for men-not all of them Chinese, part with them with the greatest the purpose of computing pensions, either who were filled with ad regret and offer them our best especially in cases where an officer miration of the good-well, shall wishes for the future. has served in other Colonies before I say the good looks or the good transfer to Hong Kong. By our work, of the Members. suggestion that sterling salaries New Men's Divisions have re- should be converted for local paycently been formed · and other ments at a rate of exchange not Divisions could be formed we exceeding 3/- to the dollar, the un- certainty of an unduly fluctuating dollar is avoided, and, by recom- mending that a high cost of living allowance be granted, we have not For the staff of the Female only obviated any reduction of the Prison we recommend a scale of amounts drawn locally but have also 8000, rising by 800 annually to arranged a scheme, which, we trust, $1,080 for the matron and 8420, will be easily understood by the
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i prospective candidate at home.
PRISONS DEPARTMENT,
For the Discipline Staff we re commend scales as follows:-
Chief Warders £475 to £535 by £20
Annually; Assistant Chief Warder £470: Principal Warder's £370 to £430 by
£15 annually; Warders £190 to £330 by 5 annual increments of 210, 2 of 220
and 5 of £30.
Before I close, let me urge you all, as I have done so often before to strive continually to become more and more efficient, not to weary in well-doing, but to be have numerous applicants-but we worthy Members of "the St. John are limited by the funds at our Ambulance Brigade, now a Corps disposal. We are forming too a 68,000 strong, and to carry out the Despatch Rider Section, to be used precepts of the Venerable Order of in case of emergency, and several the Hospital of St. John of Members owing Motorcycles Jerusalem, under the auspices of which the Ambulance Brigade have joined.
works, and to bear ever in mind its motto For the Service, of Humanity." (Applause).
While thus adding to our num hers, however, I regret to say we (Continued on next Column.)
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