had better be omitted.
It appeace to me,
with
submission, that this Paragraph Nr of may be Construed as expreying an Opinion that, instead of the Ordinance, Martial Law ought to
have been proclaimed; and also as Containing something like a recommendation that in any futurs Emergency resort had better be had to the Proclamation of _ Martial Law.
I do not think it desirable
to express any such opinion, or Convey Any such recommendation - Exception
Also may
be taken to the accuracy of the language of part of the
Paragraph
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Paragraph in the parts underscoud
If any recommendation be
· geven.
to Sir Johor Bowund I think
it should be to augment the Civil force by every means in his power (swearing in every resident- not being
a China Man as a
-
special Constable), dwung the day to have the Military at hand to assist
the Civil power if necessary, and if these precautions be not sufficient for the protection of life and property, Martial Law as a last resource might be proclaimed from Sunset to Sunriser in Hong Kong.
I have the honour
to be Sir Your Most Obedient-
Humble Servant
Ruchard Inthell