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in the promotion of eight 2nd. Class Inspectors to 1st. Class rank. For the pay of these officers and the allowances which they are enabled to draw, I would refer to pages 51 and 52 of the Estimates for 1919, and page 131 (J.57) of the Hong-

-kong Blue Book for 1917.

4.

It is estimated that the total increase

involved by this proposal will be approximately £200 for 1919, and Mr. Wolfe who is acting as Captain Superintendent of Police supports the scheme. There is no doubt that the

salary of the 2nd. Class Inspector is barely sufficient for

current expenses, as most of the officers concerned are married and have families. There is now practically no

difference between the duties and responsibilities of lst.

and 2nd. class Inspectors. In both cases the hours of duty

are long and irregular.

5.

It would have been possible for this

matter to have been referred to the Commission which I have

appointed with your predecessor's approval to enquire into

the emoluments of the Public Service, but in view of the

delay which has already occurred I have preferred to address Your Lordship separately, after having informed the Com-

-mission that I have done so.

6.

by telegraph.

I shall be glad to receive your reply

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Claustever

Officer Administering the Govern-

-nent.

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