CO129-055 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [3-5] — Page 400

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Regulations on the Subject of Superannuation, the Colonial Service of Hong Kong, where the health of the Government Officers is comparatively exposed to much danger, and where the connexion among them have been so many and so protracted, is placed on no better footing than the service at home, in the enjoyment of a salubrious climate, surrounded by every luxury, convenience for the prolongation and enjoyment of life.

I press on you the several changes in the various Offices of Government, and upon the future efficiency of the Service, that the promise that this subject should receive consideration from Her Majesty's Government, will have a beneficial effect.

51. I would notice another point before concluding.

52. I have said that the Expenses of the Colony rise with its prosperity; I add that the increased Revenue will not suffice for the many improvements desirable. 53. The grant from Parliament is no longer available, and it becomes a question whether the necessary improvements are to be put aside for years, or whether some means of carrying them out may not be devised.

54. In consideration of the many expenses incurred by the recent arrangement of the General Revenue...

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Regulations on the Subject of Superannuation, the Colonial Service of Hong Kong, where the health of the Government Officers is comparatively exposed to much danger, and where the connexion among them have been so many and so protracted, is placed on no better footing than the service at home, in the enjoyment of a salubrious climate, surrounded by every luxury, convenience for the prolongation and enjoyment of life. I press on you the several changes in the various Offices of Government, and upon the future efficiency of the Service, that the promise that this subject should receive consideration from Her Majesty's Government, will have a beneficial effect. 51. I would notice another point before concluding. 52. I have said that the Expenses of the Colony rise with its prosperity; I add that the increased Revenue will not suffice for the many improvements desirable. 53. The grant from Parliament is no longer available, and it becomes a question whether the necessary improvements are to be put aside for years, or whether some means of carrying them out may not be devised. 54. In consideration of the many expenses incurred by the recent arrangement of the General Revenue...
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