Enclosure W. 2 in despatch No 59 of 15th March, 1883, from the Officer Administering the Government of Hong Kong.
(Extract from Minutes of Finance Committee, 30th January, 1883.)
C.5.0,
C.O. 6912
RECP 481
REGE 24 APP 83
PAYMENTS AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF THE ESTIMATES FOR 1883.
ESTABLISHMENTS. Surveyor General,
4. 1st Clerk, (Clerk of Deed Registry), additional salary, $480.00
Postmaster General.
C.3.0. 4821 of 1882,
One Messenger, $72.00
Fire Brigade.
914 of 1882,
Crew for Floating Fire Engine:---
1 Assistant Foreman and Engine Driver, $120.00
1 Chinese Engine Driver, $240.00
1 Fireman, $108.00
2 Seamen, at $96 each, $192.00
$660.00
EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.
Police.
97 of 1882,
C Rent-Allowance in lieu of quarters to 3 married Police Officers at $15 each per month, $540.00
C.5.0. 1220 of 1882.
C.O. Besp.
Works and Buildings.
Wages for 2 Tide-gauge keepers, at $9 per month each, $216.00
Copies of Tidal Tables for 1883, $216.00
...........at £62.2.0 @ 3/8d.— $338.73
$554.73
20 of 1883,
Miscellaneous Services. Government House Furniture, 2 Drawing-room Mirrors, $600.00
4872 of 1882.
572.00
Additional Subscription to Renter's Political Telegrams, 1883. Gratuity to the widow of the late Mr. MULGRAVES, Inspector of Nuisances, $165.00
C.8.0.
$1,337.00
Passed the Legislative Council, this 2nd day of February, 1883.
ARATHOON SETHI, Clerk of Councils.