I am of opinion that it is not advisable, at all events for the present, to increase the cost of the establishments in this Colony by the formation of a General Store Department unless such is really called for.
I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, Fleming
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Surveyor General to Acting Colonial Secretary
Surveyor General's Office Hongkong, 8th May, 1890.
Sir,
With reference to the C.O. dispatch No. 51 of 24th March last respecting the proposed reorganisation of the Clerical Staff (including the Accountants and Stores branches) of the Public Works Department commanded by my Report of 17th August 1889, I have the honour to submit the following explanations for the consideration of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government. As regards the stores,
The Hon. M. M. Deane, Acting Colonial Secretary.