CO129-469 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1921 [9-12] — Page 304

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HONGKONG. 10th November, 1921.

Sir,

With reference to my Confidential despatch of

28th February, I have the honour to transmit to you a memorial from the officials of the Colonial Audit Department

now stationed in Hongkong with regard to their salaries.

I adhere to the view which I have expressed

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in previous despatches that the salaries recommended by me

are adequate for these officers and that the present cost

of the Audit of this Colony's accounts is unduly high.

I note that in paragraph 16 of the memorial

3.

it is stated that the Assistant Auditors are the two senior

assistants in the Colonial Audit Department. If this

statement is correct, it would appear to be desirable to transfer one or other of them, since it seems obvious that

out of three Auditors in this small Colony one at least

ought to be a junior officer.

I have the honour to be, Bir,

Your most obedient humble servant,

7. 2. Stubbs

Governor, &c.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

WINSTON CHURCHILL, M.P.,

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&c..

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