Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941
PAPERS RELATING TO
11.-CIVIL ESTABLISHMENTS.
The Hon. W. H. Marsh, C.M.G. (now Sir Wm. Marsh, K.C.M.G.), Colonial Secretary, retired from the Service on the 25th April 1887. The Government was thereupon administered by His Excellency Major-General Cameron, C.B., until the arrival of Sir G. William Des Voeux, as Governor, in October 1887.
The Hon. Frederick Stewart, Registrar General, was confirmed in his appointment as Colonial Secretary, and J. H. Stewart Lockhart, Esq., Assistant Colonial Secretary, as Registrar General.
Several changes occurred in various departments consequent upon officers going on leave of absence.
12.-OFFICERS WHO HAVE GIVEN SECURITY FOR THE DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES.
The validity of the sureties of the various officers was duly inquired into at the end of every quarter, and found to be satisfactory.
13. PENSIONS.
The following officers retired on pension during the year-
Sir Wm. H. Marsh, K.C.M.G., Colonial Secretary and Auditor General.
C. J. Wharry, M.D., Superintendent, Government Civil Hospital.
J. J. Chapman, head turnkey of the gaol.
Joseph Christo, first class assistant turnkey in the gaol.
Tarrah Singh, second class guard in the gaol.
Bedell Lee Yun, first interpreter in the magistracy.
Herah Singh, first class guard in the gaol.
Mary Collins, matron of the gaol.
Thomas F. Grey, inspector of police.
1 Chinese police constable.
8 Indian police constables.
4 European police constables.
14.-EXPENDITURE OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS.
The amounts paid during the year on account of the Establishments were :-
Payments in Great Britain in sterling money, 23,444l. 15s. 5d. Payments in the Colony in local currency, $656,988.05.
15.-FOREIGN CONSULS.
No new Consulates were established in the Colony during 1887.
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