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fires in London and in other
Great European cities, where the
rangements of
the Fire Brigades
were less complete, and where a far- weaker stream of water was poured on the conflagration. In fact, the
Government Fire Brigade of Hongkong
unquestionably in an
condition.
3.
efficient
Under these satisfactory circumstances, the Excentive Council.
agrees with me that no further
с
change should be made at present.
I transmit herewith copies of the
book
Inclosure 3 copies
sent
book containing the "Regulations for
exparately) the HongKong Fire Brigade, made by
the Governor in Council under the provisions of the local Ordinance." "N:4 of 1868, which is printed with the Regulations. This book shows also the
composition and organization of the -- Government and of the Volunteer Fire Brigades. There Regulations have been in operation for only a few months. All Governors of long experience in ____
Administration will coneur with me that there is nothing
more destructive
of departmental officiency than
constant
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