Hongkong, a sufficient allowance has been made for any claim which can be urged. Notwithstanding therefore the local opposition to the charge, it seems that the sum of $1/220000 a year, for the next 5 years, is a moderate contribution for the military and naval forces stationed or engaged by the Colony under the British Flag.
I observe that the Memorialists state that the entire withdrawal of the Garrison would be very prejudicial to the Colony. Such a suggestion could not of course be reasonably entertained, but I must explain to you that the withdrawal of a large part of the garrison, if at any time HM Government should consider that withdrawal expedient, will not ...
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