CO129-312 - Acting Governor Major Gen Sir Gascoigne Governor Sir Blake - 1902 [7-9] — Page 79

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for this post. The pay drawn by Inspector Lee was $154 a month without any extra allowances, whereas the pay now offered will be only $120 rising in 5 years to $160 a month, inclusive of the allowances mentioned. There would, therefore, be a slight saving on the salary of Mr. Lee's successor, until he has arrived at the maximum, when the monthly increase would be only $6 more than the salary received by Mr. Lee.

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Accordingly I appointed, provisionally and subject to your approval, Police Constable Hudson to the vacancy, and have authorised the payment of his salary in accordance with the new scale. Hudson has been recommended by the Captain Superintendent of Police as a steady and reliable man, and he possesses a satisfactory knowledge of Chinese Colloquial.

4.

In view of the introduction of Sterling salaries, however, I have now to recommend that the salary of this post be fixed at £170 (the proposed Sterling pay of 3rd Class Inspector) with a House Allowance of $480 per annum. I am of opinion that the incumbent of this post should always be a Police Officer seconded for the purpose. There will be greater safeguard for good conduct in such a post if this is done.

I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
M.J. Gascoigne.
Major-General,
Administering the Government.

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3 197 77 for this post. The pay drawn by Inspector Lee was $154 a month without any extra allowances, whereas the pay now offered will be only $120 rising in 5 years to $160 a month, inclusive of the allowances mentioned. There would, therefore, be a slight saving on the salary of Mr. Lee's successor, until he has arrived at the maximum, when the monthly increase would be only $6 more than the salary received by Mr. Lee. 3. Accordingly I appointed, provisionally and subject to your approval, Police Constable Hudson to the vacancy, and have authorised the payment of his salary in accordance with the new scale. Hudson has been recommended by the Captain Superintendent of Police as a steady and reliable man, and he possesses a satisfactory knowledge of Chinese Colloquial. 4. In view of the introduction of Sterling salaries, however, I have now to recommend that the salary of this post be fixed at £170 (the proposed Sterling pay of 3rd Class Inspector) with a House Allowance of $480 per annum. I am of opinion that the incumbent of this post should always be a Police Officer seconded for the purpose. There will be greater safeguard for good conduct in such a post if this is done. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, M.J. Gascoigne. Major-General, Administering the Government.
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3 197 77 for this post. The pay drawn by Inspector Lee was $154 a month without any extra allowances, whereas the pay now of- fered will be only $120 rising in 5 years to $160 a month, inclusive of the allowances mentioned. There would, therefore, be a slight saving on the salary of Mr. Lee's successor, until he has arrived at the maximum, when the monthly increase would be only 36 more than the salary received by Mr. Lee. 3. Accordingly I appointed, provisionally and subject to your approval, Police Constable Hudson to the vacancy, and have authorised the payment of his salary in accordance with the new scale. Hudson has been recommended by the Captain Superintendent of Police as a steady and reliable man, possesses a satisfactory knowledge of Chinese Colloquial. 4. and he In view of the introduction of Sterling salaries, however, I have now to recommend that the salary of this post be fixed at £170 (the proposed Sterling pay of 3rd. Class Inspector) with a House Allowance of $480 per annum. I am of opinion that the incumbent of this post, should always be a Police Officer seconded for the purpose. There will be greater safeguard for good conduct in such a post if this is done. I have the honour to be, sir, Your most obedient Humble servant, M.J. Gascoipe. Major-General, Administering the Government. туд
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for this post. The pay drawn by Inspector Lee was $154 a

month without any extra allowances, whereas the pay now of-

fered will be only $120 rising in 5 years to $160 a month,

inclusive of the allowances mentioned. There would, therefore,

be a slight saving on the salary of Mr. Lee's successor,

until

he has arrived at the maximum, when the monthly increase would

be only 36 more than the salary received by Mr. Lee.

3.

Accordingly I appointed, provisionally and

subject to your approval, Police Constable Hudson to the vacancy,

and have authorised the payment of his salary in accordance

with the new scale. Hudson has been recommended by the Captain

Superintendent of Police as a steady and reliable man,

possesses a satisfactory knowledge of Chinese Colloquial.

4.

and he

In view of the introduction of Sterling

salaries, however, I have now to recommend that the salary of

this post be fixed at £170 (the proposed Sterling pay of 3rd.

Class Inspector) with a House Allowance of $480 per annum. I

am of opinion that the incumbent of this post, should always

be a Police Officer seconded for the purpose. There will be

greater safeguard for good conduct in such a post if this is

done.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

M.J. Gascoipe.

Major-General,

Administering the Government.

туд

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