8
A
general rise would be
caused in the rate of wages,
already much
which are
-higher than are obtained by the same class in the neighbouring Empire; and after consideration I have, with some reluctance, concluded that its adoption
necessary.
I should mention
however that a
large
-number of Asiatic Portuguese,
Chinese and other non-
Europeans
660
Europeans
are included
among
the Clerks who will
per cent
receive a 20 per
addition to their salaries
if the above proposal should be accepted.
8.
The sterling basis
higher salaries would
of the higher
at the present moment. (taking the
average
value
of the dollar for the last
year at about 80%/d)
mean
an increase in their amount. of about 35 per cent, so -
that