Nevertheless, tender and press in the acceptance of the military pray the which was well wondered stood to be due.
So as to have avoided the necessity of an offer, I relate to the mines.
4. I am to request you to move the authorities to take it safe, he said he could but ask for it in this instance.
A was partly done to them, but that their financial year last 3 makes long.
M. Stanhope then said to his Lordship to be informed whether any approximate date can be given when the garrison at Hong Kong will be brought up to its full promised strength, as it is manifest.
87 omit. I agree with Dr. Fairfield.
364 desirable to give DRAFT.
Mr. Wingfield. Mr. Bramston. Mr. Meade. Sir R. Herbert. Baron de Worms. Lord Knutsford.
M. Stanhope will be assured that the Governor and Legislature of the Colony will be effected at the earliest possible date, as well as an intimation when that date is likely to be.
It would greatly facilitate his Lordship's opinion that the Colonial Garrisons Committee have dealt with the subject.
The Colonial Garrisons Committee reported acceptance of the increase required by the Colony for the armament and fortification.
Contributions Committee reported as to the decision of W. M. Government amount with the Colony on this matter, if it pays towards the increased garrison, so that apart from the intimation, if the Colony, then can be no doubt that the demand is really based upon the right.
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