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NO 276.
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RES 4 SEPT
GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
HONGKONG. 30th July, 1914.
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With reference to paragraph 2 of your 73 despatch No.340 of the 10th Novembar, 1913, I have the
honour to represent to you that in the peculiar circum-
stances of this Colony your ruling against the commutation
of pensions will seriously embarrass the humbler grades of
public servants in the Colony, who are as a rule domiciled
in China and intend to reside in their native districts on
retirement. As it would be impossible to effect payment in
these remote districts through the Treasury, these pension-
ers will be compelled either to reside in Hongkong where
living is expensive, or to undertake tedious and expensive
journeys through districts where piracy is prevalent, every
month to obtain payment.
2.
I should, therefore, be glad if you could
see your way to re-consider your decision by exempting
pensioners of the lower grades of the Goverment service
from its scope and allowing them to retain the privilege
of commuting under the provisions of Clause 19 such pen-
sions or allowances as they may be awarded.
I have the honour to be,
gir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LEWIS HARCOURT, M.?.,
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Governor,ko .