With reference to the last paragraph of the Governor's Despatch relating to the establishment of a Scheme for Pensionist
the Civil officers who are unwilling to submit deductions from their salaries for the maintenance of such an advantage. Their Lordships are of opinion that the Ground should be informed that the system of
abatements has been discontinued in the Continent as well as in Civilian the old other Colonies in which it prevailed and that they do not consider that it would be expedient to revive a practice which has been discontinued in Hong Kong
they would suggest that the Governor's attention should be called to the Treasury despatch of 31 December last –
containing Her Majesty's remarks regarding the
application
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application of the Superannuation Act of 1859 as a guide in determining questions of Pensions in Crown Colonies
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