our doctor as
fit to go
back - I do not think he ought to be allowed to take every day of hall pay Recept his resignation & say he than have no half pay after the 30th inst.
instruct Agents & inform Governor
[REGGY SEP 17
3 Rothesay
Barrd's Rond 312
Coventry
Sept. 17th 194
In reply 314 in 12 by to your letter of the
(19128/94)
that my private
to inform you
of my off may
and that
medical adviser, who has had charpe from the commencement illuces, is firmly of opinion though I may appear fit to resume my duties, my constitution has been very seriously weakened by repeated attacks of fever, my return to residence in Dong Roug would result in such consequences to - my.
health that I am relustcently compelled to give notice of my intention to resign my appointment. at the expiration of my leave of absence.
I have the honour to be, sir, Your obedient servant R.M. Jameson
Asst. Master Quceris follege,
Hong ong
з 19595/97
Hongkong
224 September gy
K. M. Jameson hy
Macuaghten 22/9
Thin Sir W. Hamilton 23
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Sir R. Meade.
Earl of Selborne,
Mr. Chamberlain,
am directed
5 of 5 for the Colonies to
rack: the receipt of your
of the 7th inst
inform you
that he accepte
your resignation of your
appointment as
Assistant
Master, Queen's College,
HongKong -
I am to add
however that
cannot be permitted to
draw half. salary from
| Hongking Weeds after the
30th inst
I 19595/197
bugKong no 193 ir W. Robrusow
macuaghten 22/9
Hongkong
September qy
With reference
is W. Hamilton
Desfalch no 182 of the 3rd
mist I have the honour to
inform you
that Mr K.M. Jameson
has requested
granted permission
appointment as Assistant
master, Queen's Collegen
Hong Kong
2 He has been informed that
he cannot be permitted to deew
the half. salary of his
Hongkong appointment after
the 30th ist, and the C.A
I have been instructed accordin
accordingly.
3. I shall aumit a further
communication from you before
taking steps for afforiting
Mr Jameson's
successor.
for Sof 5.
Hongkong.
19593/97
Macuaghten 22/9
the Sir W. Hamil More 3
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Sir R. Meade.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain,
Gentlemen,
227 September of
With reference to the
letter from
thi's Defit of the
19th July last I am directed по дивуван
for the Colomine
by the Sof '5, to inform you
that Mr R. M. Jameson
requested
has been
3 drafts
granted permission to resign
his afft
Assistant
master, Queen's College,
Hongkong
accordingly
to affiove of
your paying him his half-
salary from Hongkong Funds
привет сер во
and including
the 30th west, but
nor beyond
ce or Individual.
previous Paper.
Hongkong
(Subject.)
Pension or
DOMESTIC.
Exeployment in
Home Lervice.
preyjous
Applies for
account of his health
19595 haring failed while serving in Athens.
(Minutes.)
M. Lucas
I don't know to what he means
the statement
5. Manson urged
See 25574
osa 253. ZAG
-473-9000,7-€7
sequent Paper.
3. Rothesay Terrace, Barras Road,
Coventry 24th 194
Nov. 317
I have the honour respectfully to draw your attention to the circumstances of the resignation of my appointment on the staff of Queen's College, Hong Kong, which I joined in Feby 1887
The cause of my doing so was the repeated warnings of
two Inedical advisers that my health
was so seriously undermined as to render me confit for further recidence in that climate, moreover Dr. Manson urged upon me the necessity of living there under conditions impossible to a person of my
limited income.
"The state of my
health doubmit,
due in no small degree to the assiduous efforts I made in compliance with the wishes of a knowledge of
The Government the Chinese
acquière a
the Colony,
language and literatur
and literature while performing
my ordinary school duties
I regret to state that I now find my long residence abroad and resignation
on account
of ill-health preclude the possibility of obtaining an appointment in England, I therefore best that my
considered one
may be for compensation either in the form of pension or grant in lieu of pension or a kubordinate post in the Home bivil Service.
I enclove copies of testimonials received,
Dr. Citel, Head of the Education Department in the Colony, and Dr. Wright, Headmaster of Queen's College, in the hope that I may be considered qualified for the position of Assistant to one of Her Majesty's Inspectors
I hold the certificate of the Education Department, I am also a graduate(Met) of St. Peter's College, Cambridge, and a member of the Inner Temple
I have reason to believe that Dr. Eitel thought me suitable for such a position and on the recommendation of Dr. Stewart late Colonial Lecretary and previously Inspector of Schools, I.
was appointed to act as the Presiding Examiner at the bolonial bentre of the Cambridge Loca ?
Examinations.
Trusting that my application may. meet with your favourab
ble consideration
I have the honour to be, sir,
Your obedient servant
Robt. M. Jameson
Her Majesty's Under Secretary of State for the Colonia,
COPY OF TESTIMONIAL.]
I have much pleasure in certifying that Mr. R. M. JAMESON, M.A., Cantab., has been an Assistant Master in this College for a period just exceeding nine years, and has been conspicuously successful; all the classes of which he hus been in charge attaining a high standard of proficiency in the various English and Mathematical Subjects, a few particulars are attached, the figures of which sufficiently attest the high standard of the instruction imparted.
CLASS LA.
1891 September-December,
1892 January December,
HIGHEST CLASS.
100 % passed
SOLE CHARGE. January Examination 1892
July, Oxford Local, 3 Seniors, 1 Junior passed; no failures,
CLASS 1. A. 8.
JOINT CHARGE.
1893 January-July,
July, Oxford Local, 3 Seniors 3 juniors passed.
SOLE CHARGE.
CLASS 2. A.
1893 September-December, 90% passed January Examination, 1894 1894 January-December,
(1 am not in a position to allude to the results of the Examination held in June, 1896, as this was not under my supervision, but from what I know of
the work in 1893 I have no reason to believe there was any deterioration.)
Mr. Jameson has been awarded a Personal Allowance of 240 dollars per annum by the Government for kuowledge of the Chinese Language, written
and spoken; and has for the last two years, been engaged in teaching Book- keeping to special afternoon classes.
Mr. Jameson's method of teaching is characterised by a quite gentlemanly deportment, and the preservation of excellent dicipline.
17th March, 1896.
GRO. H. BATESON WRIGHT, D.D., Oxon,
Head Master of Queen's College, Hong Kong.
(Hong Kong Civil Service).
(COPY OF TESTIMONIAL.)
Education Department,
Hong Kong, 27th March, 1896,
This is to certify that Mr. R. M. JAMESON, M.A., whose work has periodically
Rome under my inspection since the year 1888, is a highly competent and
thoroughly efficient teacher of the subjects of a secondary English education,
and by his character, disposition, and tact, also as well as by his varied
ok apathyná
experience and sound methods, is particularly well-fitted to successfully
organise, teach, or superintend a High School,
R. J. EITEL, Ph. D.
Inspector of Schools, and Head of the Education Department.
Hongkong
No. 25574
(Subject.)
¿DOMESTIC.
ce or Individual.
mode of living in Colony
revious Paper. Explains paragraph in his apples of
24 Nor to his inability to adopt or Marson's mistruction respecting
$-250$-80067-57
bsequent Paper.
Mr Lucas
(Minutes.)
See also 25271. There is probably a good
deal in what he says if he has reported Dr haue's
His total salary is $2670
accurately.
£350. On this he could hardly live in
the most expeauve part of the town & take his
holidays in Jalaw.
? Send a
both there letters to Dr Manson
he did advice has as stated, & say
ask if he did
in Hager of the fact that Mi f's Salury July amounts
2670 per annums, there is free in his contention
that it uns
impossible for him to follow out the navne
And ask if in view of all the cires he does not consider that her Jameson may be pronounced unfit for further service, explaining that is pronounced unfit he will be awarded a for fuller his passed service.
gratuity
It will I suppose be impossible to reemploy him
in England
non-troferal dimuate
T.C.M. 27/11
I down quite like this way of getting
hive apreturity, expecially maroon cantified him (19120) as
physically for by back für
perhaps we might stretch a porn
experely as
so far, I think In chanson wall
protety non altogether
Condorate
hr. Jarver's version of chan
passed between them.
So & that he is
nattentitled to
any retiring
allowance telebands as he has voluntarily resigned
il kover the gourt like to
grant him a smain
Gratuity M. Chamberlain will raison.
d refer the corresponda.a
to the gover
Objective
• to the game-nor, sugges
3. Rothesay Terrace,
Barras Road, Coventry
Nov 26th
I have the honour to request that I
permitted to explain the paragraph
the 24th inst. relating to my
interview with Dr. Manson.
It had been pointed out to me by my
heart has been
own medical advisers that my reduced to a very enfeebled condition and that a return of fever woulet
of fever would probably
cause a collapse. With this in view Dr. Manson thongly advised me to reside in a house on the "ridge "of the Peak on account of its comparative freedom
from malaria also that I ought to go to Japan I during the summer vacations to recruit my strength.
These instructions, I submit my. inadequate to enable me to follow the rental of houses and other
in that locality being
income was
expenses of -living
extremely high.
I have the honour to be, sir,
abedient servant
R. M. Jambou.
Her Majechjo Under Secretary of State for the belonies.
Hongkong
25574047
21 December 298
R. M. Jameson ry
Mr. Macuaghteen 17/
In reply to your
the 24th
directed by
Secretary
Auro 277
Mr. Coc.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir J Bramston.
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
Private Seculary to sen
Chamberlain to inform you
that he regrets that it is
not in his power to offer youn
reemployment either in England
non. tropezal climate.
to add that
2 day to
not cutitted to
any retiring
allowance in respect of your
services in Houghong
voluntarily resigned your affic
in that Colony.
Hrugkong
Sir W. Robrusow.
Mr Macuaghten 17/12
in Johnson 17 f..
3 A copy of
this correspondence
is however being referred to
the Goor of Hongkong
the Colonial Gov't are
think fit are willing
groooti you
gratuity,
as a compassimate grant, Mr Chamberlain will raise
no objection to their doing
From Mur Jameson 24-11.97 (25271)
26 41.97 (25574)
"21.12.97
Hongkong
December 87
With reference
my Despatch
ho 193 of the 28th Septi last
I have the honour to transmit
you for your
copy of correspondence with
Mr. K. M. Jameson, respecting
his resignation of the applic
of Asistant master, Queen's
College Hongkong
2. In view of all
circumstances
བླ་མཙམ་རིཀ, ཙ, 2y;L•27172T=v-R
should not object, if Im would suggest for your cover think fit to propon that sous gratuity eight to the founcil to vote a
compassimate gratiosty reseeably be grecated to Mr Jameson,
the respect of his aftingh
but such gratuit should
sum that
that song be granted
kite should be exactly less
than that fudt gembimiting to
which he would
have been
entitled, had
Dox retired
for Individual.
beon crupulscly.
medical certif. of unfition for further
đang trong
(Subject.)
DOMESTIC.
evious Paper.
Submits claim.
90-300-7-57
sequent Paper.
(Minutes.)
? Reply that W. Chamberlain has nothing to add to an
21th mist
Ju 9.28/2
fara in amounts ba voluntang
rexquation,
whatever he my choose beall in
We can do nothing else. I: Mans-. pressed him as fit to go back
3. Rothesay Terrace,
Barra's Road. 353 Coventry Dec 27" 194
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter No. 25574% of the 21th inst. informing me that as I had "voluntarily resigned my position in Hong Kong I have no claim to a retiring allowance.
I wish respectfully to draw attention to the fact that my action was in no way voluntary nor did I expect it would be so regarded.
medical adviser had informed
As that I should almost inevitably
I returned to the Colony
I law no counse
open to me but to make the statement that 1455975 appeared in my.
letter of Sept. 7th which was merely intended to point out my inabitin to comply with the instructions I had received that I should resume my Aulics in november.
I therefore earnestly hope that as my health has been destroyed in the service of Government of Hong Kong a mere defect in the wording of my letter may not be considered sufficient cause to prevent me from obtaining the retiring allowance to which I should.
otherwise have been entitled.
Trusting that the matter may be favourably reconsidered
have the honour to be, sir,
your obedient servant
R.M. Jameson.
H. M. Undersecretary of State for the Colonies.
1424Page 331
Hong Kong
December 297
R. M. Jameson Ey
Mr. Macuaghten 29/12
Joten Sir W. Hamilton 24
Mr. Cox.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir J. Bramston.
Mr. Wingfield,
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
In replay to your
the 27th wist I am
dere clex
biz hur Secretary Chamberlain
to inform you
that he regrets
that he had nothing to add
decision conveyed to you
in the letter from this Dep't
of the 200t inst regarding your
afflication for
the grant of
Retiring Allowance
services
in respect of
in Hongkong.
DOMESTIC.
Hary Kong
in IC JAN /
ce or Individual.
son gra.
previous Paper.
wath what
(Subject.)
Offers semies for Internat. Board which
is to assemble at
Mi Westbrook
Do proposed
(Minutes)
M. Round
• You know an Leeuce.
anything fr
"D" dowson
is a great authority on Bubonic Plague.
M. Wingfield.
We have had nothing "General"; & after enquiry in otter Departurcuts scann trace that they have beard anything specific
and it to 7.0. On the subject, but Lam not here whether
you have not had recenbe some private india/an Communication, will be Medical Officer
ofthe Local Got Board -
(78)~75408-20000-11-95
absequent Paper.
It might works while to let them kum that this gentleman is at home? Innight.
Ferryton
Forfar NB. 19th Jan 18567
KC JAN 7
I notice in the newspapers that an International Board is presently to assemble at Rome to discuss European Plagne matters. I have the honor to
There if my
huncbly affer to go there Experience of the Plagne
Hong Kong
as Medical Officer in
Chary of Epidemic Nospital, as also in Canton & Macas, can
be of any service to ster Majesty's representatives. If
can be of
I shall only be too glad to
I have the honor to be
Your most obedient. Swanh James A Lowson, my/S
uder Secretan offtate
for the Colonies
Colonial Office
The U.1.578
Mr. Wilson 20/1 Mr. Lucas 20
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Mingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Sir A. Meade.
Earl of Selborne,
Mr. Chamberlain.
I am directed by Im Lecretary Chamberlin to request you today before the Marquess
of Salisbury the
enclosed copy of a letter from Fr J.A Lowson, Assistant Solonial surgeon at Hong Kong, offering
his services in
connexion with
the Internationat
Board which it on as he states, is intended?.
been proposed should
disciens the question.
If preventing the
fread of band the bubonic plage to Europe.
In astring what
reply should be out
to Fr Lowson,
add to state that that
gentleman had.
exceptional opportunities
W for studying the
Bubonic Plague
Youthealis
turing the visitation. at Hong Kong in
and that he has written 1894 special reports on the subject
Office or Individual.
Lethbringe H.B.
Last previous Paper.
B&L (78)~~75495–26000-11-98
Next subsequent Paper.
Hongkong
DOMESTIC,
REC 13 MAY 17)
(Subject.)
Appt in dup? Preson terrie
Forwards testimonial
6.0 urie support
and ashes that
his application
(Minutes.)
M. H. J. Wilson
I think we had better tell him that he is at liberty to inform the Home Office that if referred to. Mi Chamberlain will give any information that may
Ir Graham
be desired as to his savices
afree. unitten
I han dean to Lethbridg
private letter to one of the prison. Commissmer's (the Bretford) about him. We can Recommendtion is
we are as had to do so
Abouce 5.18my
Rec 13 MAY 7
Southern
12th May 1897
I have the honor to inform you
that in Dreamber last I applied
appointments in the byliss f
I peson lervice with the sanction
the Jorunn of the Colony and I
now by 5 preward cxpin of the testimonials
Stir Execelleney
Colonial honetary which accompanies
my application.
I was induced
to apply for
appointment in Regland for Ammentie
The Emen Secretary of state
for the Colonies Colonial Office, Borming Struct.
Jovement Struco
27 15 MAY
Somy Starz et Drecember 1896
and I trust that the Iseretary
sons and
of state may be pleased to support
my application
I have the temor & br,
four most obedient servant, риг
4 Blethtray
Superintendent Victonn farl, Sivery thing
My dear Lor,
Sunderet and
that you
desirous of obtaining
appointment
in the Prison service at home. You haurarked.
for a testimonial as
to your fituuss
for the office of fovernor of an beytish fast.
You have been in stryding 4 years
and haur acted wither as
half and
Superintendent of the fast, or actory (aptain
Superintendent of the Police (660 men during the whole of that period to my entors satisfaction.
I am happy tober able to add conscientiously that I consider
smminsetly qualified for euch an appointment.
are auxious to obtain and
may be successful.
Left. lothlitics
I hope p
Very truly poss
(Signed) William Robinson
Sovernorate. Ete
Colonial Secretary open
Hny Kong
Orecember 1896
appointed
Mr. H. B. Lethbridge
Superintendent of Victoria faol Somy Smy
in July 1892. Since that time I have
had every opportunity of judging
W. Lethbridge perforeus his duters and I have
much pleasure in stating that he has discharged his duties with zeal and ability and has given intere satisfaction to the fovermenung
the public. He is a good disciplinarion
during his tenure
of office he has maintained the faol in Excellent order. W. Lethbridge has acted as captain Superintendent of Police for 6 mon ther during which time he perfumes the duties of that office with prest efficiency.
(sipen) J. N. Stewart Lockhart
Colonial Secretary.
Hough on
10235/17
H. B. Lethbridge roj
Macuaghten 18/5
31r. Lucas 18
Y Mr. Graham. Mr. Hirfield. Mr. Fairfield. Mr. Wingfield-
Mr. Bramston.
MrWingfield. Sir Meade--
Ear of Selborne.
Mm Chamberlain.
19 May '97
am directed by
Mr Secretary Chamberlain
to ack: the receipt of
off the 12th
letter of
inst requesting him to
support your application
an appointment in
the English Prisons Servi
I am to acquaint
in reply that you are
liberty to inform the
Home Office that, if referred is made
reference
to Mr Chamberlain, will
berlain the
to give any
information that may be
dusind as
Service.
your Colmical
Individual.
HongKong
(Subject.)
897 Imperial Prison Appt.
st previous Paper.
黃毒 (6)一个549870008-11-06
subsequent Paper
has been offered toacceps.
Mr Graham,
DOMESTIC.
10892 ¡RECO C
REG 24 MAY 17
requento permission
(Minutes.)
To His appointment will make it
possible to retrench in Hongkong, understand that the Gaols and Prisons Depts are to be united under one home. His leave expores on the 29th July & his afpointment dates from the 30th July,
we need say nothing to him a torba
The Agata as to the payment of his Saley.
Inform C. A of the app's & say that as
Mr Lethbridge is not returning to the Colony he will receive his present salary in England up to and
including the 29th.
Inform Cofy your of the affointment wi
tess and giver hither faith of ouse butte tiled say that his Salary will be haid from Hongkong Funds up to 29th July inclusive.
Mr Lethbridge
uch to have got if the
"technique' of the treadmill with a view to
in Houghing
its introduction at the gual but if he is not
to return
this plan falls through.
24/5/97.
M. HD Wilson
Wiele Appare this transfer to the Imperia Bervice & tell M. Lethbridge
bre need
no longer trouble to get up the abject of the treadmill. This should be done by the second man in the police
M. Badeley
force who is carvin pahead
England. as the prison will the under the for head
[See 10341]
The police (IN FM may cons/ 24 May
We Chamberlain
arth- the comere perpond by
We Lucas. We he th
Lethbridge
good officer
a ferrand of approval? might be added to the letter permitting his transfer.
Lord Ampthicke to see after helles has gone
REO 24 MAY 71.
Eene pove
Southsea
22th May 1897
I have the honor &
acknowleage the receipt of four
letter No 10235,
10235/971
and to inforum jou
The 19th intant
that I haur
been offered an appointurent as
Exputy fovernor in the English davies
Vervice and I trust that this Secretary of state may be pleased to permit
to accept this apprintecient
"Under Scenetary of State
for the Colomin
Colonial offen
Downing Street.
which would date
date from
Hongkong
10880/147
28 May '47
I have the honor to be,
anost obratient servant,
Bethtrian
Superintendent Victoria fact, im,
B. Lethbridge rep
Macuaghtew 25/5 Lucas 26
XMr Graham.
Ma Fairfield Mr. Fairfield. Me Wingfield
Mr. Bramston. Mr. Wingfield. Sie R. Meade,
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain,
In refly
letter of
inst I am directed by
Mr Secretary Chambertin
to inform you
approves of your accepting
the appointment which has
been offered you in the
English Prisons Service
from the 30th July next inclusive though he reguts that the colonial service should lose a munitarions officer-
2 Under that vacuustraces
you with of lov
further trouver to drain.
infatuation as to the co
is which the breadaine
put in their fountry.
action on
requentist in the latter prow
this Dep't of the 18th mil
I am to add that
will not be
returning to Hough,
in which
were aske
you to obtain information as the construction of use of the treadmill in the puls
Mr Chamberlain fully appreciated If this country.
your services de Hongkong d
regret that they should be cont to the
be Colominees Goot
for Agents
10892/97
macuaghten 25/5-
Lucas. 26
3 crafts
Hongkong
Gentlemen,
I am directed by
Mr Secretary (hamberlain
to inform you
hu. permitted Mr. H.H. Lideriz
Superintendent of the Victoria
Gust, Hruptions to accept
an appointinent in the
English Prisons Service
from the 30th July next;
Mr Chruberlain for
approves of your paying
him his Salary from Hongkong Funds, in thi
founding up to and
including
the 29th July
next, being the date on
which his pad leave
absence the fobring
hom the colony
from Hoghing expires.
Ju W. Robiner.
Haughing
Marnaghten? Stay
4r. Lucar 26
Mr. Graham,
Mr. Painfield.
Mr. Fairfield. Ma Wingfield.-
Mr. Bramston, Mr. Wingfield.
Sir B. Heade-
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
Mr. Badele, to be
but as to Treadmill.
when he arrives)
x Jone in
12089 Cng.
28mm 1897
Referring to panders
no. 52 of the 16th of March
I have the harmon
inform for that Than permitted M. H.B. Leth-
bridge, sup" of
the Victoria
fard, Houghing, traccept
appet. in the English Prisin Service from the
30th fung next inclusive.
2. The C. G. have been instructed to pay him his valarz from A Remy funds up to the 29th prefirichnowie. 3. M. Lethbridge has been
told that he need take
further trouble in
ascertaining
to which the treadmill is
put in this commbry
Auggested
your desp.
no.78 of the 13th of April
last, and Mr. Badelez
will be instructed
rrrival to obtain then
necessary information
in his stead
4. I shall be gland to know the exact arrange-
ments which
propose to make in con- nection with the combination
of the Police & the fool
head, tispecially
under one
who will under the Supervision
of W. May take mimediate
charge of
the prison
The four
May 1897
I have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt of fun lellen
ho 10892/gy of the 28th instant informing me that the Secretary of State approves of my accepting an apponiteneul in the Precon Cervice and that I need take no
th The 18th intant.
I am much patipice to learn, leaving the Colonial service, that the Trenetary of State is valis find with the manner in which I have discharge my duties.
I have the tumor to be,
under Secntary of State
Colonial office
London $.W
mint strident servant
A.B. SeTherap
Superintendent Victona faol Sonny thoug
Hong Kong
(Subject.)
DOMESTIC.
Red 29 JUN
fee or Individual.
budge 10
Pension for
Col. Service
previous Paper.
(-720-10000-11-26
tbsequent Paper.
requests permission to draw.
(Minutes.)
W. Machaghten
Draft for conson
transferred
romised from
at his own
the Hokery service.
he is not entitled
to draw any pension for his folenial Sensei until he ultimately retires
Ele from Hello !!!
28th June 1897
With reference to your letter No 10892/9y of the 2.8
May Cash I have the honor to submit,
for Consideration that I might be allowed to draw the pension that I am entitled to in respect of my Colonial lervice from the 30th
next on which date. I take
up my appointinent in the English. Prison Service.
Muy Colonial service is as follows : - leppointed to the fold Court Constabulary on the 21th October 1886, Approuted
"Under Sienitary of State
Colonial Office
Moning struct
to the Military I dice Cyprus 2nd August 1891, Appointed Superintendent J Victoria faol Any King on the 10th July 1892.
In the early part of 1895 dwas
informed.
that it was decided
to amalgamate my appointment
as Superintendent of Victoria faol with that of Captain Superintendent
I was subsequently obliged
to bring my family theyland with a probable tramper Langing
it was suint
domestic
This was one. of
difficult to
arrangements.
the chief peasons why
I accepted the appointinent offered
Ame in the beylish Prison corvien .
As the decision to amalgamate
the offices of Superintendent of Victoria fast and Captain superintendent
Iolice amonnte practically
of Police abolition of the press office struct that the Secretary of State may be pleases to grant my sequent.
I have the honor tober
sunt obedient servant
ABSethwrap
Superintendent
Victone Gaol, Hrytury
Hongkong
14. B. Lethbridge Exp
141054/47
Mr. Machaghten 29/6
Mr Johuron 29
XMr. Lucas 20
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Whgfield.
Mr. Bamston.
Sir R Meade.
Earl of Selborne,
Mr. Chamberlain.
30 June 97
directed by
Mr Secretary Chamberlain
to ack: the receipt of your
letter of
the 28th west, requesting
permission to draw Pension in
respect of your folonial services
the date on which
take up your affi't in the
English Prisons Service &
I am to inform you
reply that as you
transferred from the Hongkong
service at your
you are not entitled
previous Paper.
Pension for your
Colonial service until
ultimately retire
Di-Chamberlain regrets, thancfor
that he cannot
mee: your
your wishes
DOMESTIC.
or Individual.
boby 10.
Awed 26 Any 15775
HongKong No. 18009
(Subject.)
Leave Salary
19e2 13 100 17
during period required for completion of Repo plague.
pay to 15 July.
(Minutes.)
has drawn Indian
Sir W. Hamilton
to 9.0. for commen
what remuneration it is proposed
comes with
ref. to letter
15984 task.
Indian funds
5. Lowsen from
his voyage from Banbay
England & during the time occupied
by him in completing
his Report
the plague in India
fm.). 18/8
DS-8508-89000-7-47
sequent Paper.
52 East High Street
Forfar At.
13 UG 17
16th August 77
I have the honour to acknow-
ceipt of your
munication No 15984/97 of 11
Toast August 1897.
to Para 2, on the I have so far.
subject of pay,
drawn Indian pay up
I arrived in London from Ludia. on the 7th August,
has yet arrangement has
been made
the India office
whether I shall receive any
pag-from
pay from it during the period; required for completion of Report n Plague.
I desire to know
tong trong
-halfpay during this period whether I can draw stong Kong
full pay during
this time,
the other half possible being
he Under Secretary of State.
for the Colonies
Downing thert
paid by the India office.
The Accountant General the India office advised
to draw Indian pay up till July 15th
only pending settle-
ment of any arrangement of Salary or
or division of salary might be made office
with the India
I have the honor to be
Your most obedient Servant
James A.Lowson
The U.S.SS
Mr. Wilson 19/8′′
Mr. Johuson 19 die W Hamilten?.
Mr. Wilson.
Mr. Laccas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir J. Bramston.
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne,
Mr. Chamberlain,
Le Akary
brth reference to
6. the letter from this will 19 defs (m. 15984)5 the
A Louron 15 Buy
28th July last, I
Am directed by hor Lec lehamberlain to request you to lay before secretaryford G. Hamilton the enclosed copy of a
бра letter from & Ja Lowson
enquire what
remuneration it
is proposed to allow
to that gentleman
Indian funds
from during
from Bombay to
the period occupied
by time in com
his report
plating the
outbreak of Bubonic
Plague in India
e or Individual.
bridge 18B3 1897
Hong Kong
DOMESTIC.
(Subject.)
previous Paper.
Tolo 187
11 Feb 24
2003--906-747
ent Paper.
acks what pension his
on amount
arould be entitled he has already contributed
raises question of offrons tranfs to Impl service
(Minutes.)
M. Winsfield
As to par. I we must tell hime
amount is I believe
to refer
to the Directors
of the Fund?
proposed to the
As to par. 2 we
for. of the Thaits to amend their Law so as to allow officers transferre)
tother service to continu contribute, but when the for of Straits demurred to this, you agreed to drop the proposal (see m13557/96).
Since that Are the Ceyling Ord.
has been amended so as
to transferred Ceglen Officers (se
Orde in 45.
1904947.8 5.139
Mauritius, Straits & Hongking
are ther
allow it.
Colmes which do not
Seeing that is of the wide too In view of 5.4 of Hengkon Ord. 18%
which allows
continue to contribute in every other contingency,
it Leens
service is
illogical not to allow him to continen to contribute where he is transferred another Colmy o Imperial. (In fact in 5.4 of Ord. 18 of 1891 is by itself almost wide enough to
of transfer, Ord.30 of 1890
the case
were it not
o which rather
contradicts such a reading of the feinen
section).
we not suggest to for. Etting
And ainending 5.18
to pass Ord. 30 of 1890
so as to allow what
W. Lethbridge asks, & to make it retrospective ?
It sums a reasonable Proposal - & gore for the Fund
igains by muumbus
(1) so proved
(2) I think we may support it resema to the Ciglen
Windian ordinances
alume El quef
Men Wes Indian
Ped 24 AUP 97
Deputy Jovernors
St.M. Prison
Dr Rochester
23th August 1897
As it appears prom section 18
a) Adinaves No 30 of 1890 that I canush
J continue to contribute to the Any Keny
Widow and
orphaus Fund since I
have been transferred to the English Prison Service, I have the Counts speech that I might be informed
et pate of pursion any widow
would or cutitted to on the amount.
contributect by
The Unden. Secutary of State
Colonial offen Brony Street S. M.
one other Fund.
Hongkong
18626/97
I would ales subuit for
consideration that an open transforrece
service to other.
thee Arry They service under the Crown should
the option of continuing to contribute
to the Fund.
I have the honor & br
obedient servant
A.B. Lethbridg
Sepenter Sovernor.
4. B. Lethbridge Ep
Mr. Macuaghteen 10/4
H. Sir W. Hamilton 10
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston,
Sir R. Meade.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
124 September 29
In reply to the first
para: of your
letter of the
23rd August
directed
the Sof S for the Colonies
that you
to the Directors
to inform you
the Hougkong
Widows I
Orpheus Pensin Fund
information
to the rate
in the event of your death Pcusion to which
would be
eu titter
contributed by you
Jain fadd that
to the Fund.
The propoval contrained in
last paragraph of your letter.
for conson
has been referred to the you'r
of Hongkong for conson.
Hongkong
Sirlo. Robriwow
186246/07
Macuaghten 10/4
Hr. Sir W. Hamilton 10
Mr. Fairfield.
X Mr. Wingfield. //
Mr. Bramston.
Sir R. Meade.
Earl of Selborne,
Mr. Chamberlain.
trong trong
September 97
I have the honour to
inform you
that Mr M. 13.
Lettibridge lately 5. rintendent
of the Victoria Gaol, Myking
has submitted to me
2 drafti
that are
officer, who is
transferred from
the service of
the Colony to other service
under the frown, should have
the option of continuing to
contribute to the Hongkong
Widows & Orphans Pension
Fund, after he has left the
2 This privilege
Colony....
allave dhe the
Widrios title Pension plaws. under the ladinances in
in the west sudian fobrines, British Guiana Jomacin
and Trinidad
and is to k
chec did
Candidee max Ram
Widows & Orphans Pension
accently enacted
Funa Ordinance, and I see
no objection to its being a similar provision being Extended for Hong Kong.
3. I would thempre suggest
nad Council agree
in the breas
that you should take thes
I offer of jus
nary steper for, introducing
an Ordinance, whom effect Judirat
repeating
I should be retrospecting, amounting
Section 18 of Ordinance 30
o as is allow
and substituting
that me telubridy regents.
secte cis
similar to
a copy of which is sucloned. and it thich that it might
br. made utrospection
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or Individual.
HongKong
(Subject.)
DOMESTIC.
revious Paper.
House Allä,
of Liave
Entrato cask
told him
| (35) −82513-8000-7-47
absequent Baper.
Sir W. Hawillow
month matead of
"Is applying thro' 2.0. for 3 wks ext
(Minutes.)
Send copy of the 1st part of thes
ہے تھے کے
letter to your for consow _ of like hien we have don
As he is applying thro' 2.0 for
extension of leave
*apar. to the leffect was added to
the 4 lifur
wait, as
three weeks
regard the latter point,
hear from that Defic_
Si W. Hamilton
9/11 Agentleman from P. O. has brought over the annexed letter from W. Lowson "Maddressed to that Deff.) & confirmed thi
Statement as the printers not being ready before 27th Nov. Under these circês 2 Grant this for the Sweets lean with half hors
and for for. Hagents in crual Lit. Bugun
Ferryton
Forfare 2B.
6th Nov. 1897
I have the
honor to ask for
your favorable consideration
following.
In stongkong
to his salary
Ayres Cme late
Colonial Surgeon, had in addition
$90 per month Dr Atkinson
time remained
house allowance
At the same
house at
the hospital. My quarters, which
and not suited for
now occupied
of the junior surgeons
the Civil Service.
I have been informed privately, by Dr. Atkinson, now Principal Ant medical officer, that he is to remain at the hospital, and
the house
that I will probably be allowed $60 per month of for House Rent. I humbly submit that, if he finds. it convenient and if he desires
the house at the hospital,
be granted #90 allowance
шает mistead of #60
xsidence
not procure a satisfactory
house rent is so high
at present that it is
alcuest impossibles
house in a
healthy locality |
sum per mensem which Dr Agres
previously had. Orving to
the time taken to
get my report on Plague ready for the India office & to get it printed it necessary to ack
I have found for another three
weeks Extension
of leave through that office. I am informed it will be finished by the printers at the India office about
of November.
I have the honor to be
Your Most Obedient Servant
James Alonson
Under- Secretary of State for the Colonies
Downing Street
R&S 2955
Ferryton
9th November &
I have the hour to ask for Extension of leave from Hongkong from the 18th December to oth January 1898. This has been rendered necessary
as the repat
on plague will not be completed by the printers till about 27 the
November.
I have informed the huber Secretary of State for the Colonies
intention to
for this Extension.
I have the honor to be
Your Most Obedient Sevent James Alouson
The Under Secretary of state}
for India
Whitehall
đang trong
No 3 482
ffice or Individual.
st previous Paper.
Miss ME.
Invalided.
(Subject.)
of pay for conson
DOMESTIC.
Reminded
1 (78) —78408--10000-11-98
subsequent Paper.
(Minutes.)
ham Agents
? Have you
instructions from the
Colony to pay any half salary to this
C.P.X 16 Feb
Mr. Lear
that that
dows not-appear to be entitled hu and to be Lalary during
the Myay
I bandanand form the Primpel.
offin won he has at home that
the Mews had fround muss dustl shing the playin spion, and y highmad lost her health from devotion to her duties in were
Wild Lacen one for
for a gratuity
might give X Say
her one months for 40 dollars
Say at 3/8. It would be a matter of charity but the case is a
one & the sam is small.
you agree, assuming that she was only paid up to the date leaving the colony.
as to which we
Should write & ask her?
Certainly
I Westbrook
Remind Runs Mand Li
Mr Lucas
She has not
? Putly fre) 23/6
Lord Selborne
till November
She did not reach the colony 95. and was in hospital before
before a year
was out. It is not stated that her healt
brotle down in consequence of plague.
afraid, poor lady, gratuity
it is not a case
Draft it goully, a not
officially
do nothing
Lord Selborne
On reconsiduation, as under her it she does not get halp pay passage home, I think we
Fear Pir.
115, ellos Ro
returned from Hong Kong where I was Sister
of the foul Civil Hospital by the P.4.B. J. J. Evida & waliify to you my arrival Friday Febiet
The of ordered me home reuch
recurte Agamest my wish, but-bee wi- forsed we my life was at stake If I remceed in Story Rong any louyar.
* Altrisone acluered live,
had on wo wecount to comme
arrio al leere-witt
theroughly estat
health was throughly lished, as I am dependant or
the salary I receion from mursuip
.3482/27
Hongkong
23 February 97
directed by
Mr Secretary (hamberlain
Macuaghter 22/2 Мисия 21
peel-fully
sider, the reveration
my half pay which is due
bery date
abour to we ou
le Loudo
During the six
Fairfield.
Wingfield.
Brimston.
P was al
the London Hospital my
sates fall ory, therefore vary great dis
Appoint.
went to we to be sent home,
Awaiting your reply
У селе Вал в сел
yrs of cuttifully
Mary-E. Wead.
ack: the receipt of
letter of the 15the mist,
reporting you
arrital in
Selborne.
Chamberlain
this Country from trugkong,
with reference
seconce paragraph of good
lettefan I?
is right
that you
to enquire
Mr Chamberlain
in arreeming
haid half-salary ich to
the date of your departure from the Colony and t
later date
trong trong
No. 454 3
ke or Individual.
Muraith the Eacharw to
(Subject.)
previous Paper.
Missing Registered detter
Exquires actem taken.
Lord Selborne.
Further an ed
29-75468---10000-11-16
bsequent Paper.
(Minutes.)
DOMESTIC.
Gen 2 MA 17
Reply simply that the
referred to the Goos of Houghing
13th welt & that they will be further informed
reply from Hongkong is received by
the S of State
MILWRAITH M' EACHARN & CO...
LONDON, MELBOURNE. AGELAIDE, NEWCASTLE » B.W. FREMANTLE & ALBANY, W.A. WALTER REID & COL?
ROCKHAMPTON,
QUEENSLAND
W.H.PAXTON & CO
MACKAY, QUEENSLAND.
Telegraphic Address,"COOMERA
344. Lime Street Sugies: 7
1st March. 1897.
The Secretary of State for the colonies.
Downing Street
We have the honour to bring before your notice the communication
we addressed to the Post Master General relative to the loss of a
Package containing 30 Sovereigns between Queensland & Hongkong, and
have the Post Master General's reply that the subject had been sub-
mitted to you. We therefore write asking if youwill be good enough
to favour us wit: any communication you can regarding the action to
be taken so that we may advise our Australian House as to what is
being done.
We have the Honour to be, Sir,
Your Obedient Servants,
MCILWRAITH, M¢EACHARN & Co. Limp
Roft Gambles
„SECRETARY
Hongkong.
Me Ilwraith me luchares & fo
March '97
Gentlemen,
In reply
1st inst, respecting
Macuaghten 3/3 Mr. Lucas Mt. 3 fr
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Sir R Meade.
X Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
the loss of a package containing
thirty sovereigns between
Queensland aud
directed by
Hongkong,
Mr Secretary
to inform you
that the
referred
Chamberlain
to the gour of Hough oug
the 13th ult
will be further informed
the subject when
has been
reply had
that Colong
from Hongkong
received
DOMESTIC.
ffice or Individual..
maloch AP
previous Paper.
chong chóng
(Subject.)
Increase of Salary
Request.
1-178) ~~~759/78~164200-17-96
sequent Paper.
(Minutes.)
M. Graham
that Lec. of state
? Reply that Lec.
Entertain any application for
the increase of an officer's salary
unless it is recommended
the fovemer & that his prope course will be to apply throughthe Govenor when he returned to the reacher the foliny pugroß3
"Stotel Dea
17th March 1897
I have the homms to report. that I am returning to Hong Long by the German Mail.
leaving Genoa on the botto prise".
6th in order to resume ma
appointment in the Public Works Department of
that Colony.
Before leaving I woulds- beg to apply for and were ave tomy Labary of
Salary of Three thous and bollars- per annum ($3000). I have been thirteen gears-
(13yrs) in the service ap the Colony
es Clersh
works. Fuist
hodistant
Under Secretary of State
for the Colonces
Downing Street
མཪ་བས་མཁས་
sistant Engineer to absequently pt. of Crown Lands, and during uchi period of savice the cost of wing, house rent to, has steadily pcreased dome 50%
Gregore.
In brised with which the cost
monthly family remittances has proportionately increased to cost of exchange being at résent time ruinous, my wife fering unable to live in the
Colony we account of sickness
nd mocdical advice.
I would therefore beg your ind considerations aproap pplication &would add that ncrement to
may presant salary swear inmall, would be gratefully acknowledged-
I have the honour to be,
your must the dient Sewant,
Chail Malsch.
Hongkong
C. C. Malsch my
Mr. Mucuughten 20/3
Mr. Johnson 22
* Mr grahasu
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield,
Mr. Branston.
Sir R. Meade,
Earl of Selborne,
Mr. Chamberlain.
March 297
am directed by
Mr Secretary Chamberlain
to uch: the receipt of
of the 17th inst
afflying for our morn
off your watergrauand
and to inform you
reply that he cannot
entertain any application
increase of
Offiar's salary unless
it is recommended
the your of the Colony in
which be is serving.
your proper course will
make ama
therefore be to application
through the Governor when
reach Hongkong.
or Individual.
Wraith & 897
erious Paper.
Copy & Ga
HongKong 18685
(Subject.)
Missing registered letter
containing 30 sovereigns
DOMESTIC.
[Red 25 4097
requests that furthe, enquiry be mase
(Minutes.)
copy to the governor & auth him whether every possible exquiry has been mas
if to to send a fitual
Burn Phith & Co.
answer to Mess!!
Tell the writers what we say
to the governor
Di- Chamberlain cannot in tafere
the matter
27 at once
sequent Paper.
ઇલેક્શન acce
EACHARN & C
LIMITED.
LONDON, MELBOURNE, ADELAIDE, NEWCASTLE NOW. FREMANTLE & ALBANY WA. TER REID & COLO
ROCKHAMPTON,
QUEENSLAND.
W.H.PAXTON & CO
MACKAY, QUEENSLAND.
Telegraphic Address, "COOMERA!
344. Lime Street Square.
24th Aug. 1897
The Under Secretary of State,
COLONIAL OFFICE.
We have the honour to refer to the correspondence numbered 457397 regarding the missing package containing 30 Sovereigns, in transit between Queensland & Hong Kong. We wrote Messrs Burns, Philp & Co. Ltd., the claimants
and they reply as follows
As regards stating the claim in accordance with Article 8
* Postal Convention of 1891, that is the point we wish you to "follow up.
These sovereigns were received by the Postal
11 people and it was through some negligence on the part of the 1 clerk that they were lost, which is a matter quite apart from
# the fact that the sovereigns did not reach their destination.
We have been thinking that they might turn up the receipt
" and by this means trace who committed the fraud. #
We shall feel obliged if you will give this matter your urther kind consideration, and
We have the honour to remain,
Your oäedient servants,
Pressz Luc Ilwraith burlachan
Craig Feller 28/5.
Mr. Johnson 28,
Mr. Wilson,
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham,
Sir J. Bramston,
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
Abong Rory
31 August 1997.
Grutteren,
I am directed
by the Preretary of State
Colonies to
Acknowledge
receipt of y
the 24th inst
Regarding
the lenissing
registered package
lost in transit between
Queensland
cong cong
The Siere tory of fate
has caused
despatel
to be sent to the
Governor of Hong Kong,
requesting heim,
and then
possible Enquiry
in to the matter.
Communicate with
Luessts Burn Philpolo.
I am to add that Kware thes That Has the
Secretary of State can
interfere
Este tank the further
the watter
trong những
Sir William Roberison
M. C. M. G.
Craig heller 35
Mr. Johnson. 2
Mr. Wilson.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir J. Bramston,
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain,
[m 10337]
M. Ho. 24 Any.
18885 Hung chong
7' August 1897.
Sir, with ad april last
have the honour
to transruit for y
Consideration
further corresp. with Letter of the
24th August interch
Messrs Inc Ilwraith
J. Pacharne & Co.
respecting registered package
the linssing
Addressed to
Why Shing
Gour Deopatel of
the 13th Apint bon't Fo. That Huskey.
Ishall be glad
lade Every possible
in to the
leather,
Ques wer
Claimants lesers
Burn, Philps
the subjset
ce or Individual.
trong trong
(Subject.)
In RM Jameson
Rent 1 SEP
previous Paper.
DOMESTIC.
M. Macnaghtin
(Minutes.)
If the purport
fun W. Jame
of this & that he shoul
according & retum by expiration
quislean
Scend copy of mi
letter ZM.).
to desp.
with ref.
tesor. Für mich, with Firing
Buy,Sep.
€6-8243-5000-7-07
sequent Paper.
21 Queen Anne Street, Cavendirc&quare,
31st August, 1897.
REGR 1 SEP 17
1 beg to report that I have today examined
M. Jameson, Assistant Master, Queen's Collere,
Hongkong, and find that he is physically fit to re-
sume his duties at Hongkong at the end of October next.
I have the honour to be,
Your obedient Servant,
PanichManta.
To the Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
19120198
trong không
12 September 97
R. M. Jameson Exp
Macuaghlen 2/9 Mr. Johnson 2 fs.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir J. Bramston.
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
1 Drift 127.
Quad 19595
refereva
the letter from this Defit-
the 28th well? I am
directed by
Secretary of
St. for the fol Chamberface to inform you
that Dr Manson has
reported that you
Copy Jai
Mhysically
in Hong Kong. You
Merefor should accordingly return to
the Colony by the expiration.
of absence.
e or Individual.
esser Che
previous Paper.
DOMESTIC.
Hougtong
Rect 13 OCT 07
(Subject.)
badetship
ban leave by 13 Nor but would
prefer 15
(Minutes.)
Sir W. Hamilton,
The 3.0 have inforund
us unofficially
206. 25ou
that they have abandona this attempt sualth Mr Messer from us.
He & Hallifax sail for Hrugkong by the
Stramur & I have theupe altered
drafts on 22539 to cover loth.
I sûre sulmit draft to your of Hongkong
that paper informing him of the app's
two Cadets-
21/10/47 T.c.m.
Sequent Papor. This will settle the Hongkong (udets pr
at once fug 21/10
3/5/2/13/97
Dear Sir,
Oct. 16th 1897
18. MORTIMER GRESCENT,
13 CT J7)
The earliest convenient
which I should be
prepared to sail for Hong Kong would be the 19th of November.
If it is necessary
I might be
about the 18th of November,
but this date would not be
so convenient.
Your Obedient serouent.
C. M. I. Masur.
Communications
Akiy 22539
Draft L.D. H
on this subject
should be addressed to-
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
London, S.W.,
and the following number quoted.
22579/47
Downing Street,
(1) 16th
instant.
In reply to your letter of the (1) 17 th
directed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to inform you that he
approves of your leaving this Country for Hongkong
Steamer which starts on the 19th proximo.
A page will be taken for you by that steamer, your signing the youd required by paragraphe
E of the Hongkong Straits Settlements and hatay states Cadetshiki hapes, and you should communicate at once in writing In the subject of this tour with the
Crown Agate for the Colonies, Downing St. S.W, an the subject of the Bond which you
required to sign
Your obedient Servant,
C. Jus] Messer ry
2. R. Hallifax ray
INGFIELD.
DOMESTIC.
e or Individual.
Hougtong
No. 22985
(Subject.)
PYX 2500
Corruption in Police Force
previous Paper. Wishes to returce to boloney to unserzo
investigation into charge agavest
asks for return passe
(Minutes.)
Reply that a further
Commun. will be made to him wwhen the for? despre arrives I that in the meantime the C.A. have been auth? Pending further mistus to continue issuing t half calarz jug.25/10
--8313-5000-5-17
bsequent Paper
innocent
entirety such Charge
and that I might be
alloons to retiven to that
Case 381
mvestigated;
I therepuse lug most
respectfully that
brought.
under the notice
of the Right Honourable the
secretary of state in Order
grant me
"Hong Kong to meet the alleged Charge against me
my defene gla
I would be
to Innere if I
am stite
in receipt of half endursing pending any further instructin
I have the honoured to b
much beat ser A. M. Lver,
linder secutury of State Colimal Offici
Strath Gairloch
Rossshuis ૨૮ ૨. ૪ ૮
302 RE 25 ACT 37
indrecups of
your letter Kr 2208
22086797
ated 19th inst; Stating 1. C. The Govenor of
ong Kong
reported by.
legraph that I
implicated in Certain harges of Corruption he Police Foree of
uply bey to state that
Metver Eag
Mr. Whitworth
FW Familto
Mr. Wilson.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir J. Bramston.
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne,
Mr. Chamberlain.
directed by m2
Sec 7 Cham berlaw
the receipt of your
of the 22nd mistent
Connection
relative
the charges of corruption
the Hon. J Kong
among Police, which
inform you
communication will be made.
the receipt of
the promised despatch
from the Governor of the
In the meantime.
Crown Agents
instructed
have been
to continue
rssuing your half.
pending further
instructions.
or Individual.
Hory Kong
DOMESTIC.
(Subject.)
Ilwraith me Eacharn
Missing Sovereigns
previous Paper.
m 18685.
(757--82503-403-7-87
absequent Paper.
(Minutes.)
This argues as if
inn Art. VIII (I)
Portal (unvention
was limited to "Con "Defen the local Post Office,
reaching
but surely it must refer generally to "loss" befor reaching the person to whom the registered article.
addressed.
? Reply that Ter. of state has nothing to add to previous
M. Lucas
Eu927/11
The interpretation soughttobe placed on Art VIII (1) of the Convention
water in
winch hold
of nim. Art VIII (3) makes the
matter plain, enough;
the contrary to froved, the responsibility (le for the "Loss") rests with the Administration.
which, having received the article makery any observation.
the delivery to the addresse,
or the regular
transfer to the following administration,
the case
the und underlined
enacts mee
...MELWRAITH M: EACHARN &69...
LIMITED.
LONDON, MELBOURNE & NEWCASTLE N.S.W
WALTER REID & COL
ROCKHAMPTON, QUEENSLAND.
W.H. PAXTON & CO
MACKAY, QUEENSLAND.
Telegraphic Address."COOMERA
3&4. Lime Street Tyaare. London 23 Nov 19
The Under Secretary of
Colonial office
with reference
Communication
present case, as the Hting Kany authnites admich
the receipt of the parcel by themselves, cannot from it's delivery to the addressee.
corectrice of their responsibilit They have taken
limited by art III (!) 50 francs, and? cannot be called upon 6-do
which is
? Refer the writers to Art VIII (3) and
that the Secr
Secretary of State has nothing
father wadd.
So you agree C.PD
30. Nov.
Japee HAL
C.P.2. 30 at once
We have the honour to address
31° August last the 18685/99, and to ack your further consideration to
a communication received
Townsville friendo regarding the
from missing Lovereigns
Cono friend
to point out that the Lovereigns were not lost, but delivered in Hongkong and the Authorities there acknowledged receipt of the whole thing hinging upon this point, that the Chinaman & whom the Sovereigns
Consigned contends that he did not receive them, and the Hong Kong authorities cannot trace the receipt,
that they
riendo can
quarantee
were delivered to them, and under the circumstances they think it
that they should be called upon & hear the
in delivering to the
it is no
error has been made
Chinaman they
we would
fault of theirs, and ene Kind consideration of this point
We have the Kon
& remain,
Your Obedient servants.
MOILWRAITH, MO EACHARN & Co LIMITED,
Roft Gamble
Communications on this subject should be addressed to--
THE UNDER SHORETARY OF STATE,
COLONIAL OFFICE,
and the following
LONDON, S.W.,
Downing Street,
Number quoted. 25203/97.
Gentlemen,
December, 1897.
I am directed by Mr Secretary Chamberlain to
acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 23rd
ultimo respecting the registered package which was
lost between Queensland and Hong Kong, am I am to
inform you that the Hong Kong Government have already
done all that they are required to do under Article
VIII Subsection I, D 3 of the Postal Convention of
regrets that he HARFE can ada 1891, art. Mr Chamberlain bus therefore nothing to
his previous letters on this subject.
SSRS MCILWRAITH, McEACHARN & CO
Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
Hongkong
Hrs the Ilwraith me luchara
Macnaghter 1/12
1. Sir W. Hamilton I
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham,
Sir J. Bramston.
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain.
Gentlemen,
3 December 298
I am directed by
Mr Seet (hamberlain to ack:
the beeipt of your
the 23rd alto respecting the
registered package which was
lost between Queensland &
Hongkong
and I am
inform you