CO129-539-6 Anti-Japanese disturbances- alleged presence of Japanese warship 10-2-1932 - 5-7-1932 — Page 24

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Brought forward..

The post of Chinese Writer in the S.C.A. was left unfilled after the retirement on pension of Mr. Lau Pak-tun on 11.3.30, and no provision for filling the post was made in the 1932 Estimates as it was thought that suitable departmental arrangements could be made.

It has been found, however, that the work of the S.C.A. is severely handicapped by the absence of a writer with the special qualifications neces- sary for this work.

The officer for whose appointment financial provision is now sought will in addition to his duties as writer share in the work of press censor- ship, thus effecting the retrenchment of one of the censors hitherto employed.

(C.S.O. 31 in 1301/25).

12.-31, Miscellaneous Services :---Anti-Japanese Riots,

Expenditure in connection with the Anti-Japanese Riots brought to account in 1932. The approximate details are as follows:-

Allowances to Police Reserve

2,692

Allowances to Volunteers

804

Expenditure by Naval Authorities

2,636

Expenditure by Military Authorities

Travelling Expenses including motor bus and car hire

2,237

7,306

Board and lodgings for guards, meals and refreshments Sundry expenses

1,951

495

Contingencies

1,879

$

20,000

(C.S.O. 8 in 1680/31).

TOTAL...

$

$

$

4,785.00

20,000.00

24,785.00