M. Fairfield
An European member of the Hong Kong police, who comes on leave enters into a bond "for the refund of the half pay or the difference between his pension may be drawn in case he does not return at the expiry of his leave to the colony. - the period specified": This has been enforced in cases of voluntary retirement. See e.g. the case of Constable McMillan [13519/91, 12199/91].
In the present case is one of a man whose retirement is enforced on grounds of ill-health. I think it was equitably dealt with in allowing the man to have his half pay drawn out prior to going on pension, and I think that clearly the liability to refund half pay is not intended for a case of this kind. The Crown Agents asked what should be done in this case.
I refer the matter to you C.PL. Japes.
The Gov. advised he informed Juffense.
17 Feb
Why atomic &
17.2.93
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ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES.
Agb 276 93 112 ++ January 1893
Sir,
0.0. $55 RECP (Rec'd 19 JAN 93)
DOWNING STREET, LONDON.
30 16th January 1893
Hong Kong.
In reply to your letter of the 7th instant, I have the honour to forward the further report which we have obtained from the Surgeon of the Royal Irish Constabulary, at Belfast as to Sergeant Barkin's health, and fitness to resume his duties in Hong Kong.
I have the honour to be Sir, Your Obedient Servant
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Colonial Office. Wommel
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