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(Ref. No.).

For A Roug 76607

II.

The salary of the student Interpreters will be 40 Dollars a month, payable however subject to a certificate of the Examiners after every period of six months, to the effect that satisfactory progress is being made in knowledge of the Chinese language, and in the facility of interpreting it into English and vice versa.

III.

Any student Interpreter who at the end of three years from his appointment as such shall pass a satisfactory examination in the Chinese language, and whose conduct in other respects shall have earned approval, will be attached to some Department, and will receive a salary of not less than $100 a month, if, or as soon as he is of the age of 18 years, subject to the Colonial Rules and Regulations relating to Salaries of Civil Servants.

IV.

Every student Interpreter on his appointment shall furnish security for the repayment of a sum, not exceeding half of the whole sum received by him by way of salary, in the event of his leaving the service of the Colony before the expiration of 6 years from the time of his appointment.

III.

Regulations for Members of the Police Force for the encouragement of proficiency in the Chinese language.

I.

Instead of the four certificates hitherto granted, two certificates shall be granted in ordinary cases, with a third one to be awarded only in cases of exceptional knowledge.

II.

Instead of the allowances of $2.50 and $1 a month now given to European and Indian Constables respectively who hold a certificate from the Board of Examiners, the following scale of remuneration shall be adopted, viz.:

European Constables Indian Constables 1st Certificate $2.50 $1.00 2nd Certificate $5.00 $3.00 3rd Certificate $10.00 $5.00

such remuneration may be drawn only so long as the receiver remains in the Police Force.

III.

For the first certificate, a knowledge of colloquial shall be required.

For the second certificate, a higher standard of colloquial will be necessary, as well as acquaintance with a book in Colloquial to be approved of by the Board: and in the case of the third certificate acquaintance with the written Chinese character will be necessary, as well as an advanced knowledge of Colloquial.

IV.

In no case shall the third certificate be granted without the sanction of His Excellency the Governor, upon the recommendation of the Board.

V.

Members of the Police Force already holding certificates under the old scheme, shall be allowed to continue drawing their present allowances, but will be at liberty to offer themselves for examination for the second and third certificates under the new scheme, and shall be entitled, on passing, to the higher allowances.

DRAFT DESPATCH.

Governor No. 80

His W. Robinson.

Sir,

Minute dated 1374

Wilson 13/4

Mr. Lucas 13

Mr. Fairfield.

219 Downing Street,

5 April 1890.

Mr. Wingfield.

Mr. Bramston.

Sir R Meade.

Earl of Selborne.

Mr. Chamberlain.

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your despatch No 41 of the 10th ultimo reporting, the appointment of Mr. A. J. Mackie to be a student Interpreter in the Public Service of Hong Kong.

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(Ref. No.). For A Roug 76607 II. The salary of the student Interpreters will be 40 Dollars a month, payable however subject to a certificate of the Examiners after every period of six months, to the effect that satisfactory progress is being made in knowledge of the Chinese language, and in the facility of interpreting it into English and vice versa. III. Any student Interpreter who at the end of three years from his appointment as such shall pass a satisfactory examination in the Chinese language, and whose conduct in other respects shall have earned approval, will be attached to some Department, and will receive a salary of not less than $100 a month, if, or as soon as he is of the age of 18 years, subject to the Colonial Rules and Regulations relating to Salaries of Civil Servants. IV. Every student Interpreter on his appointment shall furnish security for the repayment of a sum, not exceeding half of the whole sum received by him by way of salary, in the event of his leaving the service of the Colony before the expiration of 6 years from the time of his appointment. III. Regulations for Members of the Police Force for the encouragement of proficiency in the Chinese language. I. Instead of the four certificates hitherto granted, two certificates shall be granted in ordinary cases, with a third one to be awarded only in cases of exceptional knowledge. II. Instead of the allowances of $2.50 and $1 a month now given to European and Indian Constables respectively who hold a certificate from the Board of Examiners, the following scale of remuneration shall be adopted, viz.: European Constables Indian Constables 1st Certificate $2.50 $1.00 2nd Certificate $5.00 $3.00 3rd Certificate $10.00 $5.00 such remuneration may be drawn only so long as the receiver remains in the Police Force. III. For the first certificate, a knowledge of colloquial shall be required. For the second certificate, a higher standard of colloquial will be necessary, as well as acquaintance with a book in Colloquial to be approved of by the Board: and in the case of the third certificate acquaintance with the written Chinese character will be necessary, as well as an advanced knowledge of Colloquial. IV. In no case shall the third certificate be granted without the sanction of His Excellency the Governor, upon the recommendation of the Board. V. Members of the Police Force already holding certificates under the old scheme, shall be allowed to continue drawing their present allowances, but will be at liberty to offer themselves for examination for the second and third certificates under the new scheme, and shall be entitled, on passing, to the higher allowances. DRAFT DESPATCH. Governor No. 80 His W. Robinson. Sir, Minute dated 1374 Wilson 13/4 Mr. Lucas 13 Mr. Fairfield. 219 Downing Street, 5 April 1890. Mr. Wingfield. Mr. Bramston. Sir R Meade. Earl of Selborne. Mr. Chamberlain. I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your despatch No 41 of the 10th ultimo reporting, the appointment of Mr. A. J. Mackie to be a student Interpreter in the Public Service of Hong Kong.
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(Ref. No.). For A Roug 76607 .II. The salary of the student Interpreters will be 40 Dollars a month, payable however subject to a certificate of the Examiners after every period of six months, to the effect that satisfactory progresS is being made in knowledge of the Chinese language, and in the facility of interpreting it into English and vice versa. III. Any student Interpreter who at the end of three years from his appointment as such shall pass a satisfactory examination in the Chinese language, and whose conduct in other respects shall have earned approval, will be attached to some Department, and will receive a salary of not less than $100 a month, if, or as soon as. he is of the age of 18 years, subject to the Colonial Rules and Regulations relating to Salaries of Civil Servants. IV. Every student Interpreter on his appointment shall furnish security for the repayment of a sum, not exceeding half of the whole sum received by him by way of salary, in the event of his leaving the service of the Colony before the expiration of 6 years from the time of his appointment. III. Regulations for Members of the Police Force for the encouragement of proficiency in the Chinese language. I. Instead of the four certificates hitherto granted, two certificates shall be granted in ordinary cases, with a third one to be awarded only in cases of exceptional knowledge. II. Instead of the allowances of $2.50 and $1 a month now given to European and Indian Constables respectively who hold a certificate from the Board of Examiners, the following scale of remuneration shall be adopted, viz.:--- 2nd Certificate. DRAFT DESPATCH. Governor No. 8o 80 His W.Robruson. Sir. Word Minute dated 1374 Wilson 13/4 Mr. Mr. Lucas 13 Mr. Fairfield. 219 Downing Street, 5 April 1890.7 European Constables. Indian Constables,... 1st Certificate. ..$2.50 1.00 $5.00 3.00 3rd Certificate. $10.00 5.00 Mr. Wingfield. Mr. Bramston. such remuneration may be drawn only so long as the receiver remains in the Police Force. III. For the first certificate, a knowledge of colloquial shall be required. For the second certificate, a higher standard of colloquial will be necessary, as well as acquaintan with a book in Colloquial to be approved of by the Board: and in the case of the third certificate acquaintance with the written Chinese character will be necessary, as well as an advanced knowledge of Colloquial. IV. In no case shall the third certificate be granted without the sanction of His Excellency th Governor, upon the recommendation of the Board. V. Members of the Police Force already holding certificates under the old scheme, shall be allowe to continue drawing their present allowances, but will be at liberty to offer themselves for examina for the second and third certificates under the new scheme, and shall be entitled, on passing, to t higher allowances. Sir R Meade. Earl of Selborne. Mr. Chamberlain. fr I have the honour to ach the receipt of Your desk Ne 4t of the 10th ultimo reporting, the appt of m. A. J. Mackie tobe a student Interpreter in the Public Service opstory Koup wis paso of the in hefboacts of Justice in Forbolso have
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(Ref. No.).

For A Roug 76607

.II.

The salary of the student Interpreters will be 40 Dollars a month, payable however subject to a certificate of the Examiners after every period of six months, to the effect that satisfactory progresS is being made in knowledge of the Chinese language, and in the facility of interpreting it into English and vice versa.

III.

Any student Interpreter who at the end of three years from his appointment as such shall pass a satisfactory examination in the Chinese language, and whose conduct in other respects shall have earned approval, will be attached to some Department, and will receive a salary of not less than $100 a month, if, or as soon as. he is of the age of 18 years, subject to the Colonial Rules and Regulations relating to Salaries of Civil Servants.

IV.

Every student Interpreter on his appointment shall furnish security for the repayment of a sum, not exceeding half of the whole sum received by him by way of salary, in the event of his leaving the service of the Colony before the expiration of 6 years from the time of his appointment.

III.

Regulations for Members of the Police Force for the encouragement of proficiency in the Chinese language.

I.

Instead of the four certificates hitherto granted, two certificates shall be granted in ordinary cases, with a third one to be awarded only in cases of exceptional knowledge.

II.

Instead of the allowances of $2.50 and $1 a month now given to European and Indian Constables respectively who hold a certificate from the Board of Examiners, the following scale of remuneration shall be adopted, viz.:---

2nd Certificate.

DRAFT DESPATCH.

Governor

No. 8o

80

His W.Robruson.

Sir. Word

Minute dated 1374

Wilson 13/4

Mr.

Mr. Lucas 13

Mr. Fairfield.

219

Downing Street,

5 April 1890.7

European Constables. Indian Constables,...

1st Certificate.

..$2.50 1.00

$5.00 3.00

3rd Certificate.

$10.00 5.00

Mr. Wingfield.

Mr. Bramston.

such remuneration may be drawn only so long as the receiver remains in the Police Force.

III.

For the first certificate, a knowledge of colloquial shall be required.

For the second certificate, a higher standard of colloquial will be necessary, as well as acquaintan with a book in Colloquial to be approved of by the Board: and in the case of the third certificate acquaintance with the written Chinese character will be necessary, as well as an advanced knowledge of Colloquial.

IV.

In no case shall the third certificate be granted without the sanction of His Excellency th Governor, upon the recommendation of the Board.

V.

Members of the Police Force already holding certificates under the old scheme, shall be allowe to continue drawing their present allowances, but will be at liberty to offer themselves for examina for the second and third certificates under the new scheme, and shall be entitled, on passing, to t higher allowances.

Sir R Meade.

Earl of Selborne.

Mr. Chamberlain.

fr

I have the honour to

ach the receipt of

Your desk Ne 4t of the

10th

ultimo reporting,

the appt of m. A. J. Mackie tobe a student Interpreter in the Public

Service opstory

Koup

wis paso

of the

in hefboacts of Justice

in Forbolso have

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