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A 536 were not framed with respect to Mr. Hooper, who had left the service six months before: the Estimates were framed - but in regard to myself.
That in the original Estimates for 1890 the Assessor's salary was stated at $2500.
That now going through the Estimates with Sir Win Des Vœux in November last - I, at that time being on my way out - Mr. Lister pressed for an advance on the grounds that I was married and had a family, and that $2500 was insufficient remuneration for the responsible nature of the work done by the Assessor, and at his - Mr. Lister's - earnest request His Excellency took hand altered the figure to what appears in the Estimates now, and assured me that the money would be paid to me.
I embodied Mr. Lister's remarks in a further letter to the Hon. Acting Colonial Treasurer who requested permission to make out the pay sheets on the increased amount, and His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government has kindly consented to allow me to place the foregoing facts before your Lordship for your consideration.
I therefore trust that your Lordship