Judgmentably considered.
I propose to word it in this way, instead of definitely promising her any pension,
because the Prussian Memorandum only provides for grant of comp. allowance at ordinary pension rate, for officers who have served at least 15 years (by implication) and have reached the ordinary retiring age.
It would not be prudent to admit her right as it would open the door to several other claims.
S. W. J. 3/3 M. Johnson
Draft, please, for consideration,
C.P.L.
3.
Hongkong.
Confidential
27
REC'd
0.0. 4647
Wed 2 MAR 17, 101
Government House
7th January, 1897.
In reply to your Confidential Despatch of the 14th December, I have the honour to state that I concur with your opinion that Miss Doberck should continue to occupy the post of Assistant Meteorologist.
Right Hon. J. Chamberlain In P. etc. etc. etc.