No. 234
Hongkong
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Sir,
C. O.
26904
RECD
Goverment House,
Hongkong, 31st May, 1902.
RE 3 JUL 02
268
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I have the honour to request your ruling
as to whether the word 'salary' in Clause 1 of the Pension
Minute of 1st January, 1902, is to be construed as in Clause
13 of the Minute.
A case has recently arisen here in which
an Indian Assistant Warder in the Gaol whose salary was $18 a
month claimed
to have included in his salary for pension
purposes the value of his free quarters.
As there was some doubt in the matter I
have granted a pension to the Warder in question
Warris Khan -
who served formerly in the Police Force and is now invalided
owing to ill health, but I should be glad to have your decision
on the point for future guidance.
The Pension papers relative to the case I
have mentioned are attached for your information.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
M.J. Gascoigne
Major-General,
Administering the Government.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,
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