During the last 3 or 4 years Houghtong has contributed nothing towards her Military defence either in the shape of Pay, allowances or Barracks. The charge on the Imperial Revenues for their services has been considerable both during that period and for several previous years.
It would appear that a number enlisted in the Hongkong years 1853, 4, 5, the total cost of their maintenance follows.
Men Cost 969 £97,841 6028 £63,209 541 £54,625 651 £65,731 1280 70During subsequent years, owing to the war in China, the charges on this account have been considerably increased, and it has been found practically