No. 230.
Government House,
Hong Kong, 18th August, 1899.
Sir,
I have the honour to transmit for your information the enclosed copy of a minute by the Colonial Treasurer, together with attached reports, relative to the increase of Treasury work in recent years and the necessity of appointing an additional clerk in that department.
2. I have authorised the appointment of a temporary clerk pending your approval of the creation of a permanent appointment.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,
Henry Blake
GOVERNOR &C.
The Right Honourable JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,
&c. &c. &c.