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Pec? 27 FEB 99

Government House,

HongKong, 26th. January,

1899.

sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt

of your despatch No. 323 of the 14th. ultimo approving of the

temporary appointment of an additional Junk Inspector at a

salary of $40 a month from 12th. October last,

2. As the Harbour Master reports that during

the last three months of 1898 the receipts from Junk Licences,

Fishing Licences, Anchorage Passes, Permits and Clearances

have increased by $1094, I propose to continue the appoint.

ment until such time as the Assistant Harbour Master returns

to his proper duties.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

Henry Ablake

The Right Honourable

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN,M.P.

800.

8cc.

LeC

GOVERNOR &C.