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of
this island, would march on the
City of
Victoria. I went out with this
latter Force
Ingselfs
and have every
union to be satisfied witte the discipline, efficiency, and spirit of our Volunteers.
Geniral Sargent praised their
soldierlike appearance.
5. I think that I may safely
A decre
Your Lordship that, in
The event of war infortunately breaking out, no effort will be
wanting to do our common
Common duty or thre
bart of the Civil, haval, and military aultiorities in this "Malta of the
Far
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Far East," as Hongkong has been
aptly named.
I have the honour to be,
Lord, my
Your Lordship's most obedient
Arimble servant
5. Bowen
P. S. Iam glad to perceive that the Australian Colonies are fully alive to the
risk of a possible Russian attack; for t have receiveda telegram from the Governor
of
New South Wales, requesting the to keep
hime informed of the number and movements
of
the Russian ships in there seas.
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