Sir,
Enclosure No. 2 to Despatch No. 111 of the 24th March, 1902.
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Victoria Gaol,
Hongkong, 15th March, 1903.
I have the honour to forward the enclosed petition from the Indian Gaol Staff praying that His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government will be pleased to grant them an increase of pay or the privilege of remitting a portion of their salary to India on the same terms as the Police.
In reply to a similar request (vide O.S.D.120 of 1899) the Secretary of State refused to entertain the question of an enhanced rate of exchange to the Indian Gaol Staff, but he stated (Vide G.D.D.3 of 1899) that he would be pleased to consider the question of granting a small increase of pay in lieu. The decision of the Secretary of State respecting their formal petition was fully explained to them viz:- that they should receive an increase of pay in lieu of the privilege of remitting half of their salary to India as given to the Police. Having already received an increase of pay (Vide C.D.D. 95 of 1899) I do not see how they can reasonably expect a question so recently decided by the Secretary of State to be reopened.
I have etc.,
(sa.) R. H. Craig,
Assistant Superintendent.
F. J. Badeley, Esq.,
Acting Superintendent, Victoria Gaol.