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R 19 FEB 20
Telegram from the Governor of Hong
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Dated 10th February, 1920). (Received Colonial Office 8.20.p.m. 18th February, 1920)
Your Telegram 23rd December I recommend temporary increase in widows and orphans pensions 25 per cent
dating from 1st January1919. Also that in special cases if approved Governor pensions could be drawn
in the Colony at2s to the dollar. Present high rate
of exchange causing great hardship in one case.
STUBBS