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saving will be brought about by the lowering of the minimum

salary in the case of new appointments to the lower grade

from £170 to £165.

8.

A certain number of Officers in

both Departments are upon dollar salaries with Exchange

Compensation, some of whom are entitled to special privileg-

-es with regard to leave-pay and pension, while those on

the Sanitary Staff draw House Allowances in addition. I

have not included these men in the present scheme which

would not materially improve their position as it is un-

-certain how far they would be willing to avail themselves

of it, but should any apply to come into it such applica-

-tions would be considered on their merits.

9.

In the event of these proposals

meeting with your approval, I ask leave to introduce the

new scale on the 1st. January, 1906.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient

Humble servant,

Mr. Muthan

Governor, &c..