not in theory debarred from attaining to all positions,
with the salaries attached.
is
which are open to the pete- tioners as stated in the 10th paragraph of the petition, yet, in fact, the sphere of Chinese employment. usually limited to the posts of coolies, messengers, office boys and in
interpreters. But few clerkships other than "those requiring a knowledge of the Chinese language ~
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written and spoken, are filled by Chinese for the reason that the Portuguese
nese and In
dians are as a rule better
more
and quicker penmen and Keep account books neatly.
8.
Whilst admitting.
that the cost of living
in
am un-
HongKong has for various causes increased, I able, for the reasons given not only in the minute of Acting Colonial Cecretary
the
already