the appointment of Inspector of Live Stock and Inspector of Markets at Hong Kong, and had appointed Mr C. T. Ladds in his place.
With regard to the hope expressed by Mr Ladds that he would be provided with free quarters, I have to inform you that the question was considered in Executive Council, and the following decision arrived at: "That, in lieu of a house allowance, six hundred dollars per annum should be added to the salary, thus making it $2400 on appointment, $2700 after three years; $3000 after six years.
I trust this arrangement will meet with your approval. A consolidated salary, such as ...