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been to
me the cause both of pecuniary
loss and of much domestic inconvenience.
Mr. Plunkett had been looking
forward
to the cool season in Houghong to recruit her health, but in
I have
consequence of this delay
now been obliged to send her home to England.
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My salary in Hongkong according to a despatch from the Secretary of State, besides $400 a month, includes Vice-Admiralty Fees to the extent of about $90 a month and I have therefore since June been the latter amount out of pocket.
I ought to mention however that at the termination of the Verah
Enquiry
I received a sum of $2,000,
but this was granted to me principally
whilst residing
to cover my expenses
in Singapore which I had to stay for
a lengthened period and for which I did not draw the usual personal allowance and I submit therefore that this gratuity in no way
affects the question of salaries.
In conclusion the view I take of my case is that from the 15th of June last, my services were taken away from the Government of Hongkong by the Government of Singapore and that therefore the former Government will only be acting in accordance with precedent in