CO129-468 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [6-8] — Page 42

CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案 All

A.B.C. CODE STH ED.

TELEPHONE 32.

TEL. ADDRESS: "KREMLIN”

JAMES H.TAGGART,

MANAGER.

MANAGER'S OFFICE.

Hongkong, 14th, June, 1920.

H. T. Jackman, Esq.,

o/o, Public Works Office,

Present.

Dear Mr. Jackman:

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Replying to your letter of the 12th.

instant, I have gone into the matter carefully, and in my opinion the cost of living in this Colony has increased from 15 to 20%

since the end of 1918.

For your information and guidance, I deem

it advisable to point out that the general tendency indicates &

further increase of at least 25% within the course of the next

two years. I am aware that prophesies as to the future are open to adverse criticism, nevertheless, I am confident that my

prognostications will prove correct.

Should you desire any further information,

I should be most pleased to assist you to the best of my abil

Youre faithfully,

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