Government House,
Hong Kong, 10th July, 1899.
I have the honour to inform you that the Colonial Treasurer reports that recently a large number of queries have been received from the Comptroller and Auditor General requiring authorities for grants of pension, and to suggest that a list of Civil pensions and gratuities approved by you may be furnished periodically direct from your Department to the Comptroller and Auditor General.
I have the honour to be,
The Right Honourable
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,
&C.
Your Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
GOVERNOR &C.