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Shtat
then operations outside it.
I conceive, therefore,
Justified in asserting
The Troops stationed in
...
. Coughing
are maintained
Bruce for
National
distinguished from Colonial
objects, and that with those
National Aguts
has but
C
Colony
insignificant
connection compared with
...
The British Settlements
at the other ports in
China which can never
be called upon for any
contribution
similar to that now asked
from Hongkong.
...
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I am far from saying that the Colony
derives no real indirect
advantages from being a
Military
spot selected as a
Station.
The Garrison forms
an agreeable addition to the society of the place, while the Troops add to its
prestige
and importance,
and lead to
Expenditure. The Troops
bring a considerable
...
But if it is
a Matter of convenience to the Mother Country, and
The maintenance
of National
Objects, and not for the protection