Some papers relate to proposed reductions of Expenditure in the Financial Departments at Hong Kong.
3 Principal officers are connected with these departments:
1. Colonial Secretary. (Austin) £1500.
2. Treasurer. (Forth) £1000 in charge of Treasury Chest, and Collector of Licenses, Rents and Rates.
3. Auditor General, (Remin) £2500 from Colonial Funds. £500 from Fees of Consular accounts.
These represent:
1. The Direction of Expenditure.
2. The Collection and Custody of Revenue.