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There suggestions, the dish-
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decided
in offering
not wish to express any
opinions, inasmuch as the Admiral
I not alone could come to
In
regard to the important questions
at issue.
any
Conclusions
6.
The above is the substance of
What took place at the interview. I
refer to my opinion
is that
inasmuch as the Admiralty have decided not to go to Causeway Bay, the Military might never
do so
being
the Naval establishments
concentrated at Kowloon. If
the Navy remain in Victoria there
certainly would not be the same
inducement
for the
belonging to
inducement for the
a large expenditure in
incur
building
barracks etc. at Causeway Bay,
although this would in some measure
depend upon the amount of Military property set free in the town.
So soon as
this is settled what the
Navy purport to do it will clear the way very considerably
for the discussion of other
towards
points connected with the removal of the Military to Causeway Bay.
I have the honour to be
My Lord, Your Lordship's
Most obedient, humble servant
J. Sleming