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pay while on such service direct from the Imperial Government and not from Hongkong. In that case the Hongkong Government would have to be consulted only on such questions as dismissal,

retirement on medical grounds or abolition of office. In all other matters the Imperial Government would have a free hand,

With these further modifications I am of the

opinion that the proposals made by the Secretary to the General Post Office might well be accepted as the best solution of the

4.

question.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Amaz

Governor,&c..