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COLONY OF HONGKONG FOR THE YEARS 1895 AND 1896,-Continued.

INCREASE.

DECREASE.

CAUSE OF INCREASE OR DECREASE.

C.

44,579.09

25.427.83

35,471.57

1,341.15

*

2,325.69

8,500.47

Appropriations in Aid.

Difference in Exchange on Salaries paid in England.

Appropriations in Aid.

Do.

13,786.18

New Floating Fire Engine.

10,736.35

1,812.83

A

1,489.25

7,076.29

156,971.74

15,184,15

Increased Staff, &c.

768,331.07

Taipingshan Resumption in 1895.

297,785.51

795,248.15

297,785.31

497,462.64