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the 15 MAY 19
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Government House,
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Hong Kong, 3 April, 1899.
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Sir,
With reference to the 2nd paragraph of your despatch No.38 of the 25th February last, I have the honour to state that the compassionate allowance to Hu-Kam, Turncock, Public Works Department, was calculated under clause 16 of the Pension Minute, as his 24 years' service was not held to be a special case of long and faithful service within the meaning of Clause 1(2) of the Minute.
I should be glad to receive a ruling for future guidance as to what length of service constitutes a special case of long and faithful service.
I have the honour to be,
The Right Honourable
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,
&c.
Sir,
Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
Henry Blake
GOVERNOR &c.