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HONGKONG.
COST OF THE GARRISON OF HONGKONG IN THE YEAR 1912-13.
5
No. 1014
Laid before the Legislative Council by Command of His Excellency the Governor, April 23rd, 1914.
HONGKONG.
No. 5.
DOWNING STREET,
10th January, 1914.
SIR,I have the honour to transmit to you the papers noted below on the subject of the cost of the garrison of Hongkong in the year 1912-13.
I have, &c.,
L. HARCOURT.
The Officer Administering the Government of
HONGKONG.
DATE.
DESCRIPTION.
31st December.
From the War Office (with enclosures),
Copy. 10/1939. (F. 1.}
Enclosure to Despatch No. 5 of 10th January, 1914.
WAR OFFICE, LONDON, S.W., 31st December, 1913.
SIR,-With reference to War Office letter 10/1802 of 24th April, 1913, I am command- ed by the Army Council to send the enclosed statements (A. and B.) showing the cost of the garrison of Hongkong in the financial year 1912/13 and the military contribution in respect of that period.
It will be seen that the cost to Imperial funds was approximately £470,892 in excess of the contribution paid by the Colony.
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
I am, &c.,
R. H. BRADE.