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It is also true that the work of
the office has of recent years very largely increased. I
would add that Mr. Clementi discharges his duties with
much ability and industry.
3.
In view of the above considera-
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-tions I would recommend that as from the 1st. of January,
1911, Mr. Clementi be allowed to draw the maximum salary
of his appointment, viz.:- $5,400 per annum.
4.
In a separate Despatch I am
addressing Your Lordship on the subject of the Sterling
Salaries Scheme which I consider requires some re-adjust-
-nent, and I would here record my opinion that the Sterling
salary of the Assistant Colonial Secretary (£600 to £720)
is inadequate for such an important post in which on the
principle referred to above the incumbent is expected to
work for many years without transfer to lucrative acting
appointments. It would appear to be anomalous that the
salary of the Assistant Colonial Secretary in this Colony
should be less than that of the Second Assistant Colonial
Secretary at Singapore who has the additional advantage of
enjoying Government Quarters at what in Hongkong would be
considered