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the way towards obtaining from the Chinese Government eventually a cession of the opposite promontory, which altho' valueless to them is absolutely essential for the Security and Accommodation of the growing community of Hongkong. Until, however, a formal cession of the place beyond the limits of Colonial jurisdiction, and it will rest, therefore, with your Excellency to establish such Military regulations as you may consider necessary for Maintaining order and rendering life & property secure in the Neighbourhood occupied by Her Majesty's Troops.
As I understand the temporary occupation of the promontory is not intended as a hostile or aggressive measure, but simply one of Convenience, undertaken with the concurrence and cognizance of the Governor General of the Kwang-ting Province, I would suggest that your Excellency should not only Cooperate with the Chinese Authorities, as agreed on, in Maintaining order amongst those who are already established on the ground, but that Orders should also be issued to the officer Commanding the troops to prevent any persons from Hongkong, or foreigners generally from locating themselves on the promontory I consider this step of much importance As it is not unlikely that persons from this Community- taking advantage of the Security offered by the presence of Her ...