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were

formerly. Since the withdrawal- from the Magistracy of Mr Fearon, on the 1th of last month, I have much- felt -

of an Assistant, and for this and the

want

foregoing.

reasons now

the

that, until

propose the

his constant residence on

the Island be

the South side of

Southside.

again required, Mr Hillier.

return to Victoria_, veiting (hetk chee

Shek - pai wan, and other villages of his

week. ordinarity;

District, only twice a week-

ascisting

me-

in

police

Duties at this

and

office,

when not otherwise engaged.

In his present position. Mr Hillier. has a residence provided for him by- Government (Vide. Letter. N. 415 of the 28th

N15 May last, to his address from the folonial. Secretary ) ; and by his removal, as well as having to perform sitra duty, he would

lose, equal to the amount..

Lineur a

of his

house rent- (here very high ) and the

additional

additional expence

and

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Keep of a Horse ;

for which $50 per month would not be more than a just equivalent.

I therefore respectfully propose,

that

this Allowance be temporarily made to him, to meet his lose, and charged to the ___

contingent

Bill

On the other hand, it appears that- until the Magistrate's Residence, and the Police Station and prison at Thett-pai

t-pai-wan

be completed, there may safely be made in the present retablishment a reduction. by which a great saving Government.

would accrue to

This retablishment - consists of Eleven.

Chinese, and seven

an

European. Policemen;

off. 20. and

- European Clerk _ at a monthly Salary of $ 70. a Chinese Clerk at one

Police Boat and Crew of five

a

a cast off 35 per month.......

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