Six W. Harcourt would assist him in selecting competent officer to fill it.
2. The Salary attached to the office is at the rate of $33,600 per annum, which is equivalent at the present rate of exchange to about £616 and quarters provided for the Superintendent in the gaol. Having regard to the great cost of houses in Hong Kong, the Governor has stated that the appointment is worth altogether about £800 per annum.
The dollar is calculated for face payments in this country at 4/2. On account of half-pay and pension, the Superintendent will be entitled to the ordinary privileges of...