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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