Therefore if Mr Haywood has only served 13 years he is not entitled to a Pension.
Point out to your the apparent inconsistency in his Despatch & ask to be further informed on the subject. 1.c.m. 20/1/97-
The Hongkong blue book also gives the date of his first appointment under the Colonial Gov't ad Sektr. 83_
M. Johnson ? No 282. Yes dir
Look at this please & send back to me. The above is correct, is it not? M.Lucas CPL 21. · Jan
In pointing out, as above, I think we may approve the Govern proposal, since (as appears from red-marked passage in J. Janfields minute 9916/90) we are not precluded from somehow sanctioning compassionate allowances outside the strict letter of the pension minute. If he had served 15 years he might under the minute have had a pension; as it is unreasonable he served 13 years (which gives him the 2nd, not 3rd)
Government House, Hong Kong, 16th December, 1896.
I have the honour to forward for your favourable consideration the enclosed report by the Colonial Surgeon and Superintendent of the Government-
Right Honourable Joseph Chamberlain, M.P.,