Contents must be kept separate from the general supply, because amongst other reasons the water in the tanks being stagnant would become unfit for drinking purposes.
For these reasons I have decided to request that the proposal to construct Fire Tanks be not postponed but proceeded with, for the present at any rate; and I hope the water extension having now been thoroughly considered in all its bearings, that no further delay may take place in carrying out the waterworks scheme.
Office or Individual. Hongkong No. 15892 (Subject.) C. O, DOMESTIC. 15872 RECP 5 SEP 31 40
Tidgents Recruits for the Date. 1881 5 Sept. Last previous Paper 18 you. (Enc. ret :) 19 Sep 2 neillig Sep. 180 881-H&S 1031) Police Force Requests authority to Engage Mr. Meade for 25 recruits.
(Minutes.) we may leave it, I think this ought Surely applications to come to us through the proper channel? I conclude the recruits are required to fill vacancies but it is not so stated.
Authorize Agents to write to the effect of what I have said above. 26/9 Sending that's copy of honoterpated they asked for. 6/9 Reet