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office staff charges to $14,130. On the 1896 Estimates, the Inspector which at $1,346 was abolished; and the total staff charges became $12,846. Later on, the opportunity was taken to reduce the total staff charges. The First Clerk's salary became $11,694 and then $11,383.

I submit that in view of these substantial and continued reductions, the additional clerkship asked for may be granted. The salary of $180 is, however, the lowest figure possible, as the new clerk is to have some knowledge of English. It is moreover apparently the same salary as that drawn by the present shroff's assistant ($180 in the estimates for "incidental assistance to shroff").

I would, however, in sanctioning this, request that provision must be made in next year's Estimates, so that the new arrangement will take effect from Jan. 1st (it will not do to delay, as our despatch cannot be sent out till September), and add that the C. of S. presumes that the Governor is satisfied that this increase in the staff will adequately meet the requirements of the office for some time to come.

A. F. 27/2

7.148.

C.PL

because we inspectors in connection with the amendment of the Women and Girls Protection Ordinance,

Sir,

Enclosure 18th May, 1899.

No. 16017

Read 18 JUL

Government House, Hong Kong, 16th June, 1899.

I have the honour to transmit to you a copy of an application from the Acting Registrar-General for the appointment of a new Chinese clerk in his Department.

With reference to paragraph 7 of that application, Mr. Thomson, who in 1893 was Acting Registrar-General and whom I have consulted in regard to Mr. Brewin's recommendation, concurs that in view of the facts stated the appointment should be revived. I have therefore to recommend that an extra clerk be appointed at a salary of 15 dollars a month, in order to cope with the increased and probably increasing work of the office.

The Right Honourable

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient Humble Servant,

Harry Blake

GOVERNOR &c.

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

&c.

&c.

800.

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office staff charges to $14,130. On the 1896 Estimates, the Inspector which at $1,346 was abolished; and the total staff charges became $12,846. Later on, the opportunity was taken to reduce the total staff charges. The First Clerk's salary became $11,694 and then $11,383. I submit that in view of these substantial and continued reductions, the additional clerkship asked for may be granted. The salary of $180 is, however, the lowest figure possible, as the new clerk is to have some knowledge of English. It is moreover apparently the same salary as that drawn by the present shroff's assistant ($180 in the estimates for "incidental assistance to shroff"). I would, however, in sanctioning this, request that provision must be made in next year's Estimates, so that the new arrangement will take effect from Jan. 1st (it will not do to delay, as our despatch cannot be sent out till September), and add that the C. of S. presumes that the Governor is satisfied that this increase in the staff will adequately meet the requirements of the office for some time to come. A. F. 27/2 7.148. C.PL because we inspectors in connection with the amendment of the Women and Girls Protection Ordinance, Sir, Enclosure 18th May, 1899. No. 16017 Read 18 JUL Government House, Hong Kong, 16th June, 1899. I have the honour to transmit to you a copy of an application from the Acting Registrar-General for the appointment of a new Chinese clerk in his Department. With reference to paragraph 7 of that application, Mr. Thomson, who in 1893 was Acting Registrar-General and whom I have consulted in regard to Mr. Brewin's recommendation, concurs that in view of the facts stated the appointment should be revived. I have therefore to recommend that an extra clerk be appointed at a salary of 15 dollars a month, in order to cope with the increased and probably increasing work of the office. The Right Honourable I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant, Harry Blake GOVERNOR &c. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., &c. &c. 800. Page
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office staff charges to $14,130. On the 1896 Estimates, the Inspectorshich at $1,346 was abolished; and the total staff chayes became #12,846. Later on, the opportunity was taken to reduce the and the total staff Fist Clerk's HO11,694 became colander, the affec ang for this you! $11,383. Isubmit that in views of these substantial and continued reductions, the additional clerkshif asked for may $180 is, however, giveis. I saley of lowest figure fossible, an the new well be the clerk is to knowledge of hylish. It is morear, have some abbauently the Jave seley as that drawn on by the purut shroff's assistant (#180 cm the estimates for "nicidental assistance to stroff" / the I would, however, in sanctioning that parsion must to made affartment;207 year's as next Estiviates, so that the be efflswill auch begin from Jan. // it will not to fer months delay, an own desfutch cannot set out till Septembe), and add that the 5. ofs. presumes that the Garema is satisfied that this increase in will the staff dequately meet the requirements of the office for. M sowe time مسرم کنه proposed, but amit A shall certainly have to affant new A. F.27/2 A À 7.148. C.PL because we inspectors incorection of with the amendment of the Women and Quito Protection & ve 27 at Sir, Enclosure 18th May, 1899. .0. 16017 Read 18 JUL Goverment House, HongKong, 16th June, 1899. I have the honour to transmit to you copy of an application from the Acting Registrar-General for the appointment of a new Chinese clerk in his Department. With reference to paragraph 7 of that ap- plication, Mr. Thomson, who in 1893 was Acting Registrar-General and whom I have consulted in regard to Mr. Brewin'srecommenda- recomm tien, concurs that in view of the facts stated the appoint- ment should be revived. I have therefore to recommend that an extra clerk be appointed at a salary of 15 dollars a month, in order to cope with the increased and probably increasing work of the office. The Right Honourable I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Most Obedient Humble Servant, Hurry Anahe GOVERNOR &C. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.F., &c. 800. &c. Page
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office staff charges to $14,130. On the 1896 Estimates, the Inspectorshich at $1,346 was abolished; and the total staff chayes became #12,846. Later on, the opportunity

was taken to reduce the

and the total staff

Fist Clerk's HO11,694

became

colander, the affec

ang

for this you!

$11,383.

Isubmit that in views of these

substantial and continued reductions, the

additional clerkshif asked for may $180 is, however,

giveis. I saley of lowest figure fossible,

an

the new

well be

the

clerk is to

knowledge of hylish. It is morear,

have some

abbauently the

Jave

seley

as that drawn on

by

the purut shroff's assistant (#180 cm the estimates for "nicidental assistance to

stroff" /

the

I would, however, in sanctioning

that parsion must to made

affartment;207

year's

as next

Estiviates,

so that the

be

efflswill auch begin from Jan. // it will not to

fer months

delay,

an own

desfutch cannot set out till Septembe), and add that the 5. ofs. presumes that the Garema is satisfied that this increase in

will

the staff

dequately meet the requirements of

the office for.

M

sowe

time

مسرم کنه

proposed, but amit A

shall certainly have to affant

new

A. F.27/2

A

À

7.148.

C.PL

because we inspectors incorection of

with the amendment of the Women and Quito Protection & ve

27

at

Sir,

Enclosure 18th May, 1899.

.0.

16017

Read 18 JUL

Goverment House,

HongKong, 16th

June, 1899.

I have the honour to transmit to you copy

of an application from the Acting Registrar-General for the

appointment of a new Chinese clerk in his Department.

With reference to paragraph 7 of that ap- plication, Mr. Thomson, who in 1893 was Acting Registrar-General and whom I have consulted in regard to Mr. Brewin'srecommenda-

recomm

tien, concurs that in view of the facts stated the appoint-

ment should be revived. I have therefore to recommend that an extra clerk be appointed at a salary of 15 dollars a month, in order to cope with the increased and probably increasing work of the office.

The Right Honourable

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Most Obedient

Humble Servant,

Hurry Anahe

GOVERNOR &C.

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.F.,

&c.

800.

&c.

Page

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