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transmitting this Memorial is limited therefore to the object of suggesting that the privilege of remitting half the pay at par may be restored to the
I think it desirable to encourage the men to save money and send it home, and this concession will be appreciated, even if it is not availed of to its full extent.
There has been a great deal of dissatisfaction in the European branch of the Force for some years past, which is stimulated by occasional articles in the Press, representing that they have substantial grievances. If approved, the remittances could easily be arranged by the issue of money orders at par or postal notes, which would not give any trouble to the Crown Agents.
10. Of 31 men entitled to remit half their pay at 4/0 only 20 have remitted an aggregate of £338.10.10 during the year.