that he has had bad health fully justifiable.
Dr Lowson had had 3 months half pay leave up to 3rd December 1896: from that date he was granted an extension of 6 months [ICE 1067/46].
On the 5th February he has 4 months all but one day of the Extension of his leave still due to him: as I assume that his Indian Service does not count as service at peace, we may be granting his way. It is now requested that more should be granted to him if he applies for it.
At present all we need do is to ack: this letter. Mr Chamberlain will be glad to grant Dr Lowson this extension, adding that the CA will be instructed to continue paying him his Half Salary from Hong Kong Funds.
But would not suggest that from the day after he lands in England, it being presumed that he will receive Indian pay.
We should not write to C.A gour on to Dr Lowson until his arrival.
P.cm 22/7/97.
? Seproceed fu) 23 M. Johnson
Ought not the Indian government to pay his salary during his leave?
2. How does his service in India stand as regards pension?
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1. Contrary No; it was agreed that they should pay him during his stay and during his voyages from Hong Kong home instead of India. As he drew his pay, I think he should while in England return this Hong Kong half pay, unless C.O. chooses to pay him for full time he may be utilising the Report.
2. It will count for his pension see par. 3 of despatch in 2471/97.
C.Pd. 24 25 Proceed as proposed but inform the Governor.
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