you
which has been Saver
that the view taken here
of
the Senetary of States Despatch 1 : 68 of the 2nd June, 1871 is this:
• An officer transferred from Mauritius, Ceylon or Hongkong to the Straits Settlement would
receive no passage
paseage allowance, because that privilege is entirely abolished in the Straits Settlement.
is
of-
"In Library
In Hongkong, however, the privilege
only abolished in the case Offices entering the Service
June, 1871. It would seem therefore, that an
after
to follow.
Officer coming.
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or
to Hongkong from Mauritius Ceylon, where he enjoyed the privilege, would continue to enjoy
it in Hongkong, provided he - had entered the Service prior to June, 1871.
2
that
was
Sir William
the case, and
Marsh's view
it
was
of the -approved by
Governor
Sir George Bowen, when Six William Marsh went to England
on
leave in June, 1885.
I have the honour to be,,
My ford,
Your Lordship's Most obedient humble servant,
to