CO129-448 - Governor Sir May - 1918 [4-6] — Page 577

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Sir,

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HONGKONG.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

29th. June, 1918.

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I have the honour to inform you that I

have received a petition from the Indians employed in the

Civil Service of the Colony asking that they may be accord

-ed the privilege of free return passages for themselves

and families when they take their leave.

2.

I have caused a scheme, copy of which

I enclose, to be drawn up and would recommend its adoption.

It is based on the scheme for the Subordinate European

Service.

3.

It is estimated that the probable

yearly cost of the scheme would be under $1,000 and I

would request that I may be notified of your decision by

telegraph so that provision may be made in next year's

Estimates if the scheme meets with your approval.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Amaz

Governor, &c..

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

WALTER LONG, M.P.,

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