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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH APRIL, 1870.
10. In spite of the break-down of the European and Chinese classes, I cannot think that the money so generously given far the edrestion of the Police, is wasted. I feel convinced that it will produce a good effect upon the character and usefulness of the force. If it does nothing more, it keeps 50 men from idleness, and retains a large portion of that number in the Polies Barracks, where their services are always available in cases of Fire and other emergencies.
11. In conclusion, I have to thank all the officers of the Police Force, for the readiness with which they have furnished me with all I have required, and for their constant support in assisting me in carrying on my duties. I am, Sir, Your mes obedient Servant.
C. V. CREAGH, Esq., Acting Captain Superintendent of Police, &c.,
$0.
&c.
(Signed,)
EDWARD J. R. WILLCOCKS.
No. 41.
· GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Return of Revenue and Expenditure for 1869, including Receipts and Disburse- ments on account of the Colony by the Crown Agents in England, is published for general information -with the Comparative Statement for the Years 1868 and 1869.
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By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th April, 1870.
J. GARDINER AUSTIN,
Colonial Secretary.