CO129-263 - Acting Governor Barker Governor Sir Robinson - 1894 [5-8] — Page 146

CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案 All AI Reviewed
Series Prev Next

The Ordinance has been in force for a little over 5 years and I submit its effect can scarcely be yet determined.

Just in 1893 the Bankruptcy of G. R. Stevens added somewhat to the Receiver's duties and the Bankruptcy of Lang last year accounts for $6,360 out of the $21,690 received - but this year 20 fresh bankruptcies have been declared, and the Receiver has cashed up to the present only $841 from old Bankruptcies.

It is difficult at present to say what addition should be made to the salary of the officer who undertakes these duties; the question of how these duties are to be performed, and by whom, will doubtless occupy the attention of the Retrenchment Committee, when enquiring into the department of the Supreme Court and I would submit to Your Excellency that this matter might stand over for the present.

53. With respect to the amount of security to be required from the Receiver, I am of opinion that the same should be fixed at not less than $5,000.

As bearing on the whole question I would call attention to the small amount received by him in 1892 and 1893, viz:- $11,092 and $21,693.48 and to the fact, that the balance in the bank to the credit of Mr Langster Shepherd both as Receiver and Trustee amounts only to $5,424.64 cents, most of which will ...

Page 143

Committee.

Edit History

2026-05-27 11:27:22 · NVIDIA / meta/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct
Live
View comparison
AI Proofread
The Ordinance has been in force for a little over 5 years and I submit its effect can scarcely be yet determined. Just in 1893 the Bankruptcy of G. R. Stevens added somewhat to the Receiver's duties and the Bankruptcy of Lang last year accounts for $6,360 out of the $21,690 received - but this year 20 fresh bankruptcies have been declared, and the Receiver has cashed up to the present only $841 from old Bankruptcies. It is difficult at present to say what addition should be made to the salary of the officer who undertakes these duties; the question of how these duties are to be performed, and by whom, will doubtless occupy the attention of the Retrenchment Committee, when enquiring into the department of the Supreme Court and I would submit to Your Excellency that this matter might stand over for the present. 53. With respect to the amount of security to be required from the Receiver, I am of opinion that the same should be fixed at not less than $5,000. As bearing on the whole question I would call attention to the small amount received by him in 1892 and 1893, viz:- $11,092 and $21,693.48 and to the fact, that the balance in the bank to the credit of Mr Langster Shepherd both as Receiver and Trustee amounts only to $5,424.64 cents, most of which will ... Page 143 Committee.
Baseline (Original)
over The Ordinance has only 5%. been in force. years a little and I subunit its effect can determined. Ju 1893 the Bankruptcy scarcely be yet of G. R. Stevens added somewhat :: to the Receivers duties and the Bankruptcy of Lang last year accounts for $6,360 out of the $21,690 received - but this. year 20 fresh bankruptcy has been de- clared, and the Receiver basew- cashed up J2. to the present only #841 from old Bankruptcies. It is diffienet at present to say what addition should be made to the salary of the officer who undertakes these duties; the duties are question how these to be performed, by whom, will doubtless and/ occupy the attention of the Retrenchment 143 Committee, when enquiring into the department of the Supreme Court and I would to Your Excellency submit. that this matter. Et stand might over for the present. 53. With respect to the amount of security to be re- uired from the Receiver, I of opinion that the same should be fixed at not less than $5,000. 1. As bearing the whole question I would call attenhour to the small amount received by him in 1892 and 1893, viz:- $11,092 and $21693.48 and to the fact, that the ba- lance in the bank to the cre and Mr dit of Mr Langster Shepherd both as Receiversand Trustees amounts only to $5424. most of which will 64 cents. Committee.
2026-05-27 11:27:22 · Baseline
View content

over

The Ordinance has

only

5%.

been in force.

years

a little

and I subunit

its effect can

determined.

Ju

1893

the Bankruptcy

scarcely be yet

of G. R. Stevens added somewhat :: to the Receivers duties and the

Bankruptcy of Lang last year

accounts for $6,360 out of the $21,690 received - but this.

year

20

fresh bankruptcy has been de-

clared, and the Receiver basew-

cashed

up

J2.

to the

present only

#841 from old Bankruptcies.

It is diffienet at present to say what addition should be made to the salary of the officer who undertakes these

duties; the

duties

are

question

how these

to be performed,

by whom, will doubtless

and/

occupy

the attention of the Retrenchment

143

Committee, when enquiring into the department of the Supreme Court and I would

to Your Excellency

submit.

that this matter.

Et stand

might

over for the present.

53.

With respect to the

amount of security to be re- uired from the Receiver, I

of opinion that the same should be fixed at not less than $5,000.

1.

As bearing

the

whole question I would call

attenhour to the small amount

received by him in 1892 and 1893, viz:- $11,092 and $21693.48 and to the fact, that the ba- lance in the bank to the cre

and Mr

dit of Mr Langster

Shepherd both as Receiversand Trustees amounts only to $5424.

most of which will

64 cents.

Committee.

Comments

Approved members can add comments, bookmarks, and private notes.

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.