But may injurious effects be considered to the health of the troops in the vicinity. These conditions can be ascertained by the terms of each Crown lease and also referred to in the Public Works Office letter of the 24th.
Allo that the important question of reserves for Kowloon Batteries still remains undecided, and that it is proposed to refer it again to the Colony. I am satisfied that it can only be finally determined in this Colony, and it is of very great importance to the Colony that it should be determined at once. Until reserves for both batteries are appropriated on Kowloon &c. the undertaking in the way of laying out a plan of a town, and bringing the lots into the market is hindered.
It is my opinion that it is only necessary to reserve the following five sites for batteries - one on Stone Cutters Island, one at Kowloon near the neighbourhood of Best Point, and three others.