Returning success? Reply that no more Constables should be enlisted beyond seven asked for by the Governor; and as to Mr. Horspool's Hotel expenses, that he should be paid at the same rate as is usual with Officers of standing.
His general instructions on the subject specify that they need not ... so that [rate] have Druft herewith Gug 10/10.
W. Huspool's leave expires 6 Dec. (10065 tp.p.). Grant extension for such period, if any, be necessary to enable him to finish the recruiting transfer & Agents 2.7.
Eu 213/10 CRO
ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES.
Gov 15918 14 Oct: 1893 C.O. 17196 Rect (Rec? 10 00 93)
DOWNING STREET, LONDON.
Hong Kong Reg: 423 Appts 66 9th October 1893
Sir,
Referring to your letter of the 26th ultimo, instructing us to engage 7 Constables for service in the Police Force of Hong Kong, I have the honour to enclose, in original for return, a letter which we have received from Mr Horspool suggesting that the opportunity should be taken for engaging 10 men for the Force, and asking that the allowance to be granted him for Hotel expenses may be increased.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant
The Under Secretary of State &c &c &c Colonial Office.