Haykay
Communications should be addressed to-
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
and the following number quoted.
London, S.W.,
Downing Street,
14 March 1901.
7613/10691
Sir,
I am directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to inform you that, subject to your being passed by the medical adviser of this Department as physically fit for service, he proposes to select you for appointment as Principal Warder in the Victoria Gaol, Hong Kong with salary at the rate of £1140 a year, rising by annual increments of £48 to £1380 a year. Quarters, fuel, light, etc., of the value of $240 will be provided.
2. The sterling equivalent of your salary (present about 1/11, but varies from time to time) in Hong Kong dollar will receive Exchange Compensation, i.e., an allowance to make up one half of your salary to the value of 3/- this dollar.
3. A contribution of ... will be deducted from your Salary in respect of the pecuniary responsibility attaching to your office.
You will be required, if appointed, to give security to the extent of ... in respect of the pecuniary responsibility attaching to your office.
You are to understand that your employment will be under the Colonial Government; that your emoluments will be paid solely from the funds of the Colony; and that the appointment will be subject to the Colonial Regulations in force for the time being, which are published in the annual "Colonial Office List," and can also be consulted in this office.
4. The Regulations (Nos. 81 to 96) specify the proceedings which are taken in a Colony when it is deemed necessary to suspend an officer with a view to his removal from the service; but you must also understand that you will hold the appointment subject to the pleasure of the Crown, and that the pleasure of the Crown that you should no longer hold it may be signified through the Secretary of State, in which case no special formalities are required.
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