These returns show that rewards are being offered for the destruction of caterpillars.
6. No. 171. An adinary gratuity appears to be entered as a Charitable Allowance under "Payments of an unusual description" - I do not know why, but it is not worth while to query it.
CPL. 20. Aug at once
Enclosure. 569
C.O. 14534 RECEIVED 20 AUG 4
Government House, Hongkong, 17th July, 1894.
My Lord Marquess,
I have the honour to transmit for your information the usual Quarterly Returns for the Quarter ended 30th ultimo, viz:--
1. Changes in Appointments.
2. Creation of New Offices.
3. Additions to Salaries not arising out of Settled Regulations.
4. Additions to Salaries under Settled Regulations.
5. Special Payments.
I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's most obedient Humble Servant,
William Robinson
The Marquess of Ripon, K.G., &c., &c.