Estimates-1917 — Page 126

Appendix II,-Continued.

OPIUM MONOPOLY.

Cost of Manufacture and Working Expenses to be deducted from the Gross Receipts for the purpose of assessment of Military Contribution,-C.O. Despatch No. 173 of 10th July, 1914.

Factory

PERSONAL EMOLUMENTS.

1 Monopoly Analyst, (£360 to £420 by £30 triennially),

Do.,

House Allowance,

1 5th Grade Clerk, ($480 to $660 by $60 annually),

1 Revenue Officer, (£240 to £270 by £15 triennially),

4,352

720

660

2,648

Do., Do..

House Allowance, Language Allowance,

360

60

1 Indian Lance Sergeant, ($192 to $216 by $12 annually), 2 Indian Constables, 1st Class, at $186 each,

192

372

Overseers, Boilers, &c.,...

5,208

Do.,

Ration Allowances,

2,508

Allowances to Boilers for boiling extra chests of opium.

1,000

Sales Department :-

Retail Supervisor, Clerk, Storekeepers, &c.,

5,978

Packing Room :-

Overseers, Packers, &c.,

Do.,

3,444

Rution Allowances,

1,500

Taipo Branch Office :-

Supervisor, Shroffs, Packers, Sc.,

Ration Allowances to Packers &c......

OTHER CHARGES.

Conveyance Allowances to:-

Monopoly Analyst,

E

1 Retail Supervisor, Sales Department,

1 Supervisor, Taipo Branch Office,...

Factory Expenses: Fuel, stores, rent, and repairs,

Opium,

Packing Expenses,

Rent of Taipo Branch Office,

Electric Fans and Light,

Transport,

Uniform for Police, &c.,

Total,..........

3,948

648

33,598

360

120

240

22,888

800,000

17,000

120

1,700

1,200

224

843,352

$876,950