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failed to prove a claim made in 1903 that he was supporting
relatives in England, is such as at the present time to
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justify a differential treatment with regard to their
respective emoluments. I may mention that both Officers are
in the habit of spending their leave in England.
5.
In these circumstances I have to
recommend that Mr. Reed, who is senior by two years to Mr.
Dixon in the Service and is reported to be a capable and
painstaking Officer, may be permitted to draw the higher
rate of £360 rising to £450 per annum by triennial incre-
-ments of £30 as from the 1st of January 1908.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Dornay
Officer Administering the Govern-
-ment.