If the report of those whose report are already in the possession of the Government has pointed out, as quoted by Sir George Bowen in the 3rd paragraph of his despatch of August 25th, that not only would the extension have a very beneficial effect upon the health of the troops, but also afford greater facilities than now exist for meeting much needed Military and Naval requirements.
In the circumstances, it cannot be admitted that the colony should pay the whole cost of a reclamation estimated to place land worth £160,000 in the possession of the Imperial Government.
It is true that, as General Sargent has pointed out, a vote has already been taken by the Finance Committee of the local government on account of the undertaking, but he omits to state that it had been taken subject...