From the Postmaster General, Hongkong.
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To the Honourable the Colonial Secretary
CT NOV OL
Sir,
General Post Office, Hongkong, 3rd October, 1901.
I have the honour herewith to submit a letter dated 12th ultimo from the Acting Postmaster Shanghai recommending certain increases and additions, and a further minute and list dated 26th September last involving a monthly increase of $79.
2. Clearly for the credit of the Administration the Chinese employees should be clothed in uniform - two suits of winter uniform and three suits of summer apiece for sixteen men would cost for making: 16 hats, 16 Oilskins, 16 Letter bags. Total.... $9.80 60.00 15.20 $85.00 $129.00 the material being supplied from store. In addition each man should receive as here $1 1/2 a quarter to buy boots and socks or for sixteen men for the year $96 - making a total for a year of $225, exclusive of material.
3. The Marine Stampers should receive $13 a month. Mr. Dixon has shown good reasons for the increase. This will involve an increase of $1 a month to the four Marine Stampers employed here - they are useful men, discharging