does not recommend the construction
of permanent Barracks at these points, because, if accommodation is required, mat huts can
be
easily
erected.
Four signal stations have bem selected from each of which an excellent view
Can be obtamed. They
are Victoria Beuk Mount Kelles, Santey Gap, and Mount
Parkve.
4. The Force of 200 (arably
470
From estimates furnished to the Committe
by Captain Deane, it appears that the Cast of this force would be about $28,000 of which £16,000 would be for Barracks. The country is not suited for cavalry, and the climate is unfavourable to imported horses, therefore it is not likely that a squadron stationed in Hongkong would cove become very Efficient. Moreover the expense Comiderable. His therefore proposul
to limit the number to 100 sowars
mounted on
bonies
one
China ponies. Of the
hird should be tramad
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