§ 26. Mr. A. M. SAMUELasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if His Majesty's Minister in China has investigated the claim by Mr. S. S. Kemp for pension and repatriation expenses against the, China Merchants' Steam Navigation Company, Limited, by which he has been employed for nearly 25 years; and, if so, whether any of the money due has been now paid to Mr. Kemp?
Mr. A. HENDERSONHis Majesty's Minister in China has furnished me with a report on this case. As a result of the efforts of His Majesty's Consul-General at Shanghai, Mr. Kemp has received from the company a gratuity equal to two months' salary. In addition, the 1703 company withdrew all aspersion on his character, and gave him a first-rate testimonial. Mr. Kemp's further claim for pension and repatriation expenses could not be supported, as they were not provided for in his contract.
§ Mr. SAMUELDoes the right hon. Gentleman know whether this British subject is satisfied with the result?
Mr. HENDERSONI could not say that he is entirely satisfied, but we have done the best that we could for him.