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remuneration when the

salary of

the

appointinent was increased previous

6-1075.

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received the affrichment of Harbour Master at Hongkong,

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remuneration whatever

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attention to the fact that the total emoluments of my appointment at the present time amount to $4,000

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remuneration when the salary of the appointment was increased previous 6-1075.

7. etles I must with respect point out that since I was favourably considered by Your Lordship; and from you received the affrichment of Harbour Master at Hongkong, another duty has been imposed without any remuneration whatever. I allude to that of "Superintendent of Imports and Exports", concerning which appointment, in addition to the present duties, I observe that a recent legislative measure, namely, the "Merchandise Marks Ordinance" proposes further work for me.

8. In conclusion, I would respectfully draw Your Lordship's attention to the fact that the total emoluments of my appointment at the present time amount to $4,000, whereas the Master Attendant at Singapore receives $6,400, being $4,800 salary and $600 for collection of Light-Dues, and allowances.

9. I have now laid my case before Your Lordship, if apology is needed for the length thereof, the urgency of my appeal must be my excuse. I place it in Your Lordship's hands in the full hope that it will receive such consideration as it deserves, and in the earnest hope that I may have succeeded in advancing my call as to enable Your Lordship to place

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remuneration when the salary of the appointment was increased previous 6-1075.

7. I must with respect point out that since I was favourably considered by Your Lordship; and from you received the appointment of Harbour Master at Hongkong, another duty has been imposed without any remuneration whatever. I allude to that of "Superintendent of Imports and Exports", concerning which appointment, in addition to the present duties, I observe that a recent legislative measure, namely, the "Merchandise Marks Ordinance" proposes further work for me.

8. In conclusion, I would respectfully draw Your Lordship's attention to the fact that the total emoluments of my appointment at the present time amount to $4,000, whereas the Master Attendant at Singapore receives $6,400, being $4,800 salary and $1,600 allowances.

9. I have now laid my case before Your Lordship, if apology is needed for the length thereof, the urgency of my appeal must be my excuse. I place it in Your Lordship's hands in the full hope that it will receive such consideration as it deserves, and in the earnest hope that I may have succeeded in advancing my call as to enable Your Lordship to place