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sought by persons to whom the application of competitive Examination would be-

unsuitable.

Moreover the number of Can didales

so small

for these latter posts is always that there is seldom any difficulty Selecting the least unsuitable.

in

The high rate of Salary, added

I incidental advantages, given by the wealthy Mercantile firms of Honghing

absorbs all the available

Young men

who under other circumstances would

come forward for Government employment

The expense of living

and

house

rent here precindes the possibility (at all counts for the present) of supplying these lower offices from home with any prospect

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of retaining the Employe's permanently

I have the honor to be,

Mey Lord Dukic,

Your Grace's

Most Obedient Servant,

Kerentes She Robinens