may vary will wait for answer to despaliti
on 8775 bifne disposing of
да
amy
Compt
this paper.
I think the salary proporved,
which is higher than that of any
the Ather orices in Samtioned
Haughing should not be
it would simply lead to Jamand
ut shared sagent that the so
for increased salames from the others. But of we finally approve the appointment at $5,500 a year with ff 144 albearance for conveyance (2 of conveyance allowance.) There paper of particulars, half in other respects the paper of particulars of
followed, exceptias
the other oristers have a
shared have been
the overseer in 8775- A free quarters.
a
Can
SW. J.
to
22/5-
22/5
as
is
Actinarledge & refer to the despatch of 30 March
Say that if on reconsideration the governor fully satisfied that all thate three men Pare required
I will telegraph to that effect they will be afpointed, otat but that te are ration flood in difficultion by a suggest
as to
Salary
as above
C.PL 22 at once
C.0.
11272
REGD
at 10 APR 00!
Government House,
545
No. 85.
HongKong, 9th
March, 1900.
Salary
sir,
The collapse of a house, resulting in the
death of four persons, has created a strong feeling in the Colony which has found expression in the Press, and in the Legislative Council by the Non-official members, who complain that the Public Works Department has been remiss in its super...
vision.
2. 3y the provisions of ordinances 15 of 1889, 25 of 1891, 7 of 1895 and 5 of 1896 and especially by paragraph 75 of ordinance 15 of 1889, the Public Works Departm ment has a considerable degree of responsibility, over and above the consideration of all plans and specifications, and these duties have hitherto been performed by an official who, assisted by an overseer is also entrusted with the charge of 68 miles of roads, a large number of public buildings outside the City of Victoria and the Government Telephone system.
3. The late great increase in building, however, ( no less than 400 private buildings are in course of construction) has rendered proper supervision impossible, with the staff at present at the disposal of the Director of Public Works. I therefore have the honour to recommend that
The Right Honourable
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M. P.
80.
800.
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