I do not think it is worth while to root out the fact is that its head is the idea of the fact to see that to the dollar or so varied never while to do so. The service has got into the hands of owners. Whatever happens initially it is to the cost of living, then to the lovers. This idea is erroneous. I submit that I could adduce evidence to show that the cost of living in London has greatly increased since the service was dentured, but I have yet to learn that the Treasury would view increased salary as an application for further ground with what the officer has done being met with anything but indignation.
The bounden duty is not to see officers' salaries thens never vary in value hal I see that they have enough to keep them in a decent and reasonable manner. No real effort has been made to show that the salaries of officers in Hong Kong are insufficient; the statements in the second memorial being merely a repetition of the allegations that the situation is rapidly deteriorating out of hand by the fall in silver.
Some of them probably further dabblers will communy they the two following regarding Hong Kong the Palliatives might be further considered. (a) The grant of the 5-7% allowance when the dollar is {f, as originally proposed on 2001. (b) The substitution of annual for triennial increments. RU 914
I don't think but we shall ever deliberate Ipswich Telegraph, like writer Le H.K. Service # Sir M. Nathan sees grossly exaggerated. His own salary wise's statements 4. descont as he is reputed to spend his ample leisure in the greater part of gambling (op. for Kysshe's menials passim.) I would not deal with this matter any further at present & ad simply telegraph to the former referring totter despatch saying that the amount 2001 Straits & S. logs. is not prepared Bezwend. Pr. 10/4
Answer that the despatch must await Sir M. Nathan's return home & as soon as he comes Middle should discuss the matter with him. We should get Lord Elgin's decision as soon as possible before Size ?. Dugard (who should see the papers) goes out CPL 12 at mae