No. 25
1905
HONGKONG.
REPORT ON THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEER CORPS. Training Season 1904-1905.
Laid before the Legislative Council by Command of His Excellency the Governor,
Minute by His Excellency the General Officer Commanding.
His Excellency
THE GOVERNOR.
I was quite satisfied with the appearance of and work done by the Corps during the year. The shooting-if slow-was good. More 15-pr. guns have
been told off to the Corps.
2. The Corps has been strengthened by the establishment of the Mounted branch, which will shortly be fully equipped. I have inspected them and was entirely satisfied with their turn out. They are a most useful addition,
3. The Volunteer Reserve Association has also been formed, and strengthens the defences.
4. I am glad to know that the provision of a Head Quarters is decided on.
V. HATTON,
Major-General, COMMANDING IN SOUTH CHINA.
HONGKONG, 17th April, 1905.
From the Commandant, Hongkong Volunteer Corps.
To Deputy Assistant Adjutant General and Chief Staff Officer, South China.
VOLUNTEER HEAD QUARTERS,
HONGKONG, 29th March, 1905.
SIR, I have the honour to forward herewith the following documents relating to the training, etc., of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps for the season 1904-1905, for the information of His Excellency the Major General Commanding and for favour of transmission to His Excellency the Governor :--
1. Roll of Efficients.
2. State of Corps, March 29th, 1905.
3. Musketry Return, Hongkong Volunteer Engineers.
4. Results of Revolver Practice.
5. Report on Gun Practice, .303 Maxim.
6. Report on Gun Practice, 15-Pr. B. L.
7. Extract from General SLADE's Report.
8. Corps Handbook 1904. *
Owing to the unfavourable weather the Annual Inspection by His Excellency the General Officer Commanding has been postponed until April 15th. Major CHAPMAN will forward an Inspection State after that date. †
* Not printed.
Printed as Enclosure No. 9.