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time the practice to attach Cadets to the Colonial Office
for one year before they were sent out to Hongkong. During
that year they were paid at the rate of £100 per annum
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from the funds of this Colony, and I presume, therefore,
that in their case pension will be calculated from the
date on which they were attached to the Colonial Office
at a salary of £100 per annum. I have personally no doubt
on the point but I submit the matter for your decision as
the Colonial Treasurer informs me that there is no exact
precedent. Sir Cecil C. Smith and Mr. H. E. Wodehouse were
both appointed prior to 1876.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Mang
Governor, &C..