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Communications on this subject should be addressed to-
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
London, S.W.,
the following number quoted.
P/1457.
Sir,
Hong Kong.
22nd
10/11th
Downing Street,
20 March 1907.
Chamberlain
510
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
Assistant master in the Queen's College
with salary at the rate of £1800 a year rising by triennial
increments of £240
The sterling value of the emoluments varies from time to time as exchange fluctuates.
2. The sterling value of the emoluments varies from time to time & exchange fluctuates. Compensation, i.e., to make up about half of your salary to the value of $3/dollar.
3. 4% will be deducted from your yearly salary will be contributed as a contribution to the W. & C. Pension Fund of Hong Kong.
You will be required, if appointed, to give security to the extent of £100 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.
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
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.
F. R. Seymour
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