CO129-264 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1894 [9-12] — Page 390

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

Enclosure.

335

26th November, 1894.

I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess,

Your Lordship's most obedient

Humble Servant,

W. Robinson,

SIR,

C. O.

310

We, the undersigned, beg respectfully to state--with reference to the offer made to us by the Secretary of State to be allowed to draw half pay while on active service at 3/- to the dollar on condition that we agree to submit to a reduction of 25-28 per cent. of our pay when on leave--that we cannot but believe that the same privileges would have been accorded to us as those already granted to India, Ceylon, and the Straits Settlements had it not been for His Lordship's belief that the finances of this Colony were in so critical a condition as to require the reduction referred to be made from our leave pay.

We feel confident that, after perusing the Memorial forwarded by last Mail, and considering the statements as regards our financial position which Your Excellency is now in a position to transmit, His Lordship will be compelled to admit that there is nothing in the condition of our finances which calls for the imposition on us of a penalty inflicted neither on India nor on our sister Colonies.

Under these circumstances, we feel unable to accept the offer at present made to us.

His Excellency

SIR WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.C.M.G.,

&c., &c., &c.

Page 390

Page 391

Edit History

2026-05-27 17:16:09 · NVIDIA / meta/llama-4-maverick-17b-128e-instruct
Live
View comparison
AI Proofread
Enclosure. 335 26th November, 1894. I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's most obedient Humble Servant, W. Robinson, SIR, C. O. 310 We, the undersigned, beg respectfully to state--with reference to the offer made to us by the Secretary of State to be allowed to draw half pay while on active service at 3/- to the dollar on condition that we agree to submit to a reduction of 25-28 per cent. of our pay when on leave--that we cannot but believe that the same privileges would have been accorded to us as those already granted to India, Ceylon, and the Straits Settlements had it not been for His Lordship's belief that the finances of this Colony were in so critical a condition as to require the reduction referred to be made from our leave pay. We feel confident that, after perusing the Memorial forwarded by last Mail, and considering the statements as regards our financial position which Your Excellency is now in a position to transmit, His Lordship will be compelled to admit that there is nothing in the condition of our finances which calls for the imposition on us of a penalty inflicted neither on India nor on our sister Colonies. Under these circumstances, we feel unable to accept the offer at present made to us. His Excellency SIR WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.C.M.G., &c., &c., &c. Page 390 Page 391
Baseline (Original)
Enclosuret. 335 26" November, 1894. I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's most obedient Humble Servant, Willein Robings, SIR, Reas C. 0. 310 We, the undersigned, beg respectfully to state--with reference to the offer made to us by the Secretary of State to be allowed to draw half pay while on active service at 3/- to the dollar on condition that we agree to submit to a reduction of 25-28 per cent. of our pay when on leave-that we cannot but believe that the same privileges would have been accorded to us as those already grauted to India, Ceylon, and the Straits Settlements had it not been for His Lordship's belief that the finances of this Colony were in so critical a condition as to require the reduc- tion referred to to be made from our leave pay. We feel confident that, after perusing the Memorial forwarded by last Mail, and considering the statements as regards our financial position which Your Excel- lency is now in a position to transmit, His Lordship will be compelled to admit that there is nothing in the condition of our finances which calls for the imposition on us of a penalty inflicted neither on India nor on our sister Colonies. to us. Under these circumstances, we feel unable to accept the offer at present inade His Excellency SIR WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.C.M.G., &C.. &B &c. Page 390Page 391
2026-05-27 17:16:09 · Baseline
View content

Enclosuret.

335

26" November, 1894.

I have the honour to be, My Lord Marquess, Your Lordship's most obedient

Humble Servant,

Willein Robings,

SIR,

Reas

C. 0.

310

We, the undersigned, beg respectfully to state--with reference to the offer made

to us by the Secretary of State to be allowed to draw half pay while on active service at 3/- to the dollar on condition that we agree to submit to a reduction of 25-28 per cent. of our pay when on leave-that we cannot but believe that the

same privileges would have been accorded to us as those already grauted to India, Ceylon, and the Straits Settlements had it not been for His Lordship's belief that

the finances of this Colony were in so critical a condition as to require the reduc- tion referred to to be made from our leave pay.

We feel confident that, after perusing the Memorial forwarded by last Mail,

and considering the statements as regards our financial position which Your Excel- lency is now in a position to transmit, His Lordship will be compelled to admit that there is nothing in the condition of our finances which calls for the imposition on us of a penalty inflicted neither on India nor on our sister Colonies.

to us.

Under these circumstances, we feel unable to accept the offer at present inade

His Excellency

SIR WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.C.M.G.,

&C..

&B

&c.

Page 390Page 391

Comments

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

No comments yet.

Private Research Note

Private notes are available after approval.