4
would grudge such a
6.
7
vale
contemplating the
focussibly
d
acking th
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
for five
five per cent
of the Crown revenue or the British Navy,
there is however
A....
special
grievance which would have
to be considered here.
For
many years past, Hong Kong
has paid £20,000
per annum
as a military contribution.
When the Canton war
broke out,
the Secretary of State
admitted that
a few years
...
Government House,
Victoria, Hong Kong.
It might be fairly open
to reconsideration.
Since that admission
three changes
have taken place, each
of which would
go to the
equity of
the contribution.
7
The reduction
of the number
of troops has been
reduced;
and the strength, efficiency
and cost of the local Police force
have all increased;
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when