Ham hound it is most unfortunate that we have nothing as yet from the Governor about the matter. If there is really any grievance, it should have been paid at once. But, as Mr Fiddian suggests,
Have we not rules as to
1. Whether fault for day of departure counts as a working day. Then is one working day the West Indian depress.
2. Whether house allowance is given on full pay leave?
Telegraph to Governor despatch No 78 Dandy Can he be given half pay up to date or retiring allowance CPL. 9 at once
I'Lucas
1/ We cannot find any rule on that matter, but it seems to me that the day of departure (unless a fair day's work is done before departing) should count as leave. The thus can't handle Commarsune Irate is
(x)-31215-4000-6-1900 39720-3000-2-01 333to rem kui only attended at the office Trampapers and did not put in a day's work. The interest point, except as a matter of principle, perhaps is very small momach Either to be handy to anyone Ebre.
2. JJ cannot find any home allowance rule about Hongkong, but it is evident from several officers entitled to house allowance in this colony, I think it is evident that they are allowed to draw this when on leave according to rules; and that whether Mr Bandy is entitled to it can only be settled in this Colony.
See on 29499 CPL 22 at once
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