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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

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