553
to £480 by increments of £30 triennially, which is the same
salary as that drawn by the Senior Assistant Master at Queen's
College. When that transfer takes place I propose to ask for
the appointment of a successor to Mr. Williams at Salyingpun
School on the same salary as that now drawn by him.
3.
The other items call for no special re-
mark, and I have to recommend that the increases in expenditure
be approved. I consider that the increase to Mr. Curwen's
salary is reasonable in view of the increased work which will
devolve upon him when Mr. Williams is transferred to Yaumati.
The proposed new Anglo-Chinese Schools at Tanglungchau and
Aberdeen are much required, and will probably pay their way
before long. A copying clerk for the Inspector's Office has
also become necessary with the gradual increase of clerical
work in the Department. The total increase in the Estimates
for next year involved in the adoption of all the recommenda-
tions will be $3,261, if Mr. Williams is appointed on the
higher salary from the beginning of the year.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
...
Officer Administering the Government.