in Hongkong in its final shape has
been received from
the Eor.
His Lordship gathers, however, from newspaper reports that, in its passage through the Legislative Council,
the Bill was amended
in several respects
and especially in respect to the
principal point referred
to in your letter, namely;
the definition of morphine. I am
78.7.
W B & C (3211)—25231--3000-4-92 SI
Office or Individual,
Hongkong
No.
Straits
No. 14953
Subsidiary Services
Date.
1893
21 Oct
Last previous Paper.
for
Start 3307
copy fr. (Whey 195): Further for Straits 8397
A1 Lory 2007
years.
195 sent #BH Ring
Yes
Jehold
(Subject.)
of
DOMESTIC.
C.O.
17953 RECE Y
- 23 M 331
548
Straits Settlement.
Submits observations on proposal to
amalgamate the scheme but points out necessity for
Is favourable to the
ical Pension.
arrangement
InterColonial
the Ceylon Colonies first.
We need to make all post appts to Straits.
(Minutes.)
M. Fanfield
This will form a good basis for
proposed amalgamation. I see that I think that we must agree to him (Smille's) proposal to make the two Colonies continuous for pension purposes.
I have another paper showing what amendments the two Colonies in the Straits Settlements will be concerned.
Jun 1/1
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necessary for this purpose.
Some arrangement must also be made as to the Widows & Orphans' Pension Funds. I do not think it will be necessary to combine the two funds, since the large majority of the officers are...