CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7] — Page 372

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COPY.

Sir,

31821

370

TRESS Hongkong, August 4th, 1904.

I have to acknowledge the courtesy of the Government in allowing me to see the Despatch of the Secretary of State with reference to my application for house allowance. In my application of April 18th, 1904, I asked that the house allowance be granted me during the time I act in this post. The Secretary of State says he is "willing to approve Dr. Koch's drawing the allowance as a temporary measure while he is acting in this particular post". This decision you conveyed to me on July 19th, 1904, and forwarded me a cheque for the full amount as from September 2nd, 1903, to the 23rd July, however, you informed me that the allowance was to be paid only as from July 1st, 1904, and asked me to return the cheque. I refunded the money within two or three days. I respectfully submit that this decision is contrary to the decision of the Secretary of State who has authorised that the allowance be granted me during the whole time I act, and not only for a limited period. I therefore respectfully apply that the arrears be paid me as from September 2nd, 1903, to June 30th, 1904.

I have etc.,

(sd.) W. V. K. Koch.

Honourable

The Principal Civil Medical Officer.

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COPY. Sir, 31821 370 TRESS Hongkong, August 4th, 1904. I have to acknowledge the courtesy of the Government in allowing me to see the Despatch of the Secretary of State with reference to my application for house allowance. In my application of April 18th, 1904, I asked that the house allowance be granted me during the time I act in this post. The Secretary of State says he is "willing to approve Dr. Koch's drawing the allowance as a temporary measure while he is acting in this particular post". This decision you conveyed to me on July 19th, 1904, and forwarded me a cheque for the full amount as from September 2nd, 1903, to the 23rd July, however, you informed me that the allowance was to be paid only as from July 1st, 1904, and asked me to return the cheque. I refunded the money within two or three days. I respectfully submit that this decision is contrary to the decision of the Secretary of State who has authorised that the allowance be granted me during the whole time I act, and not only for a limited period. I therefore respectfully apply that the arrears be paid me as from September 2nd, 1903, to June 30th, 1904. I have etc., (sd.) W. V. K. Koch. Honourable The Principal Civil Medical Officer.

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OPY. Sir, 31821 370 TRESS Hongkong, August PtJEF 3004. I have to acknowledge the courtesy of the Government in allowing me to see the Despatch of the Secre- tary of State with reference to my application for house al- lowance. In my application of April 18th., 1904, I asked that the house allowance be granted ce during the time I act in this post. The Secretary of State says he is "willing to approve Dr. Koch's drawing the allowance as a temporary measure while he is acting in this particular post". This decision you conveyed to me on July 19th., 1904, and forwarded me a cheque for the full amount as from September 2nd., 1903. Co the 23rd. July, however, you informed me that the allowance was to be paid only as free. July 1st., 1904, and asked me to return the cheque. I refunded the money within two or three days. 1 respectfully subrit that this decision is contrary to the decision of the Secretary of State who has authorised that the siloxance be granted me du- ring the whole time 1 act, and not only for a limited period. I therefore respectfully apply that the arrears be paid me as from September 2nd., 1903, to June 30th., 1904, I have etc., (sa.) W. V. K. Koch. Honourable he Frincipal Civil Medical Officer. :

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OPY.

Sir,

31821

370

TRESS Hongkong, August PtJEF 3004.

I have to acknowledge the courtesy of

the Government in allowing me to see the Despatch of the Secre- tary of State with reference to my application for house al-

lowance. In my application of April 18th., 1904, I asked that

the house allowance be granted ce during the time I act in this

post. The Secretary of State says he is "willing to approve Dr. Koch's drawing the allowance as a temporary measure while he is

acting in this particular post". This decision you conveyed to

me on July 19th., 1904, and forwarded me a cheque for the full

amount as from September 2nd., 1903. Co the 23rd. July, however,

you informed me that the allowance was to be paid only as free.

July 1st., 1904, and asked me to return the cheque. I refunded

the money within two or three days. 1 respectfully subrit that

this decision is contrary to the decision of the Secretary of

State who has authorised that the siloxance be granted me du-

ring the whole time 1 act, and not only for a limited period. I

therefore respectfully apply that the arrears be paid me as from

September 2nd., 1903, to June 30th., 1904,

I have etc.,

(sa.) W. V. K. Koch.

Honourable

he Frincipal Civil Medical Officer.

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