CO129-311 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne - 1902 [5-7] — Page 284

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No. 237.

Hongkong.

F4390

Closure

May 1907

Sir,

C.O.

27487

Government House, 7 JUL 09

Hongkong, 3rd June, 1902,

283

In reply to your Despatch No. 113 of the 25th of April last, respecting the calculation of Sir John Carrington's pension, I have the honour to submit for your consideration alternative calculations prepared by the Treasurer.

In that marked 'A' the period of Sir John Carrington's voyage to Hongkong to take up the appointment of Chief Justice is calculated as half-pay leave, while in that marked 'B' the period in question is treated as full service. I am of opinion that such service should count as half-pay leave, but I should like a ruling on the point.

2.

I have to express my regret that this period was omitted from the previous statement of Sir John's service. The Sterling equivalent of the pension was also wrongly calculated in the pension paper.

I have the honour to be,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P.,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

F. GASCOIGNE

Major-General,

Administering the Government.

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No. 237. Hongkong. F4390 Closure May 1907 Sir, C.O. 27487 Government House, 7 JUL 09 Hongkong, 3rd June, 1902, 283 In reply to your Despatch No. 113 of the 25th of April last, respecting the calculation of Sir John Carrington's pension, I have the honour to submit for your consideration alternative calculations prepared by the Treasurer. In that marked 'A' the period of Sir John Carrington's voyage to Hongkong to take up the appointment of Chief Justice is calculated as half-pay leave, while in that marked 'B' the period in question is treated as full service. I am of opinion that such service should count as half-pay leave, but I should like a ruling on the point. 2. I have to express my regret that this period was omitted from the previous statement of Sir John's service. The Sterling equivalent of the pension was also wrongly calculated in the pension paper. I have the honour to be, THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M.P., Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, F. GASCOIGNE Major-General, Administering the Government.
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} No. 237. Hongkong. F4390 Closure May 1907 sir, C.O. 27487 Goverment House, 7 JUL 09 Hongkong, 3rd. June, 1902, 283 In reply to your Despatch No. 113 of the 25th. of April last, respecting the calculation of Sir John Carrington's pension, I have the honour to submit for your consideration alternative calculations prepared by the Treasurer. In that marked 'A' the period of Sir John Carrington's voyage to Hongkong to take up the appointment of Chief Justice is calculated as half-pay leave while in that marked 'B' the period in question is treated as full service. I am of opinion that such service should count as half-pay leave, but I should like a ruling on the point. 2. I have to express my regret that this period was omitted from the previous statement of Sir John's service. The Sterling equivalent of the pension was also wrongly calculated in the pension paper. I have the honour to be, THE RIGHT HONOURAFLE JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M, P., &G... *0.. sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, 17. Gascorps an Major-General, Administering the Goverment. ሆ!!
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No. 237.

Hongkong.

F4390

Closure

May 1907

sir,

C.O.

27487

Goverment House, 7 JUL 09

Hongkong, 3rd. June, 1902,

283

In reply to your Despatch No. 113 of the

25th. of April last, respecting the calculation of Sir John

Carrington's pension, I have the honour to submit for your

consideration alternative calculations prepared by the Treasurer.

In that marked 'A' the period of Sir John Carrington's voyage

to Hongkong to take up the appointment of Chief Justice is calculated as half-pay leave while in that marked 'B' the

period in question is treated as full service. I am of opinion

that such service should count as half-pay leave, but I should

like a ruling on the point.

2.

I have to express my regret that this

period was omitted from the previous statement of Sir John's

service. The Sterling equivalent of the pension was also wrongly

calculated in the pension paper.

I have the honour to be,

THE RIGHT HONOURAFLE

JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, M, P.,

&G...

*0..

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

17. Gascorps an

Major-General,

Administering the Goverment.

ሆ!!

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