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Military
Contribution. These were all written before the Plague.
In reply, at present we have made no requests for reduction in Military Contribution, letting the matter stand over (as in draft to Treasury
until
we knew more
of the financial effect of the plague. At present we have no
precisely the
information
on this year's Revenue,
We asked for information in
10th
on future years' Revenue
August 1st, 1913
as to the effect of the Plague
or its probable effect, making it very clear that it might
be withdrawn
at any time.
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because we
have been rather guided lately in these
matters
by the views
of the community.
From official representatives and in Hong Kong, they
seem
to favor some such allowance; and moreover
If the
which has not
been favorable
to Officers
But we know that the capital expenditure to be incurred in consequence of
the plague is estimated at
$800,000
(1) $80,000 for Water Works,
(2) $800,000 for resumption & demolition of Taipingshan
Even if this capital
expenditure is to be met from a Loan, the current
Revenue will not suffice
Such Loan, unless the Military Contribution
is reduced
or new taxes raised.
6 Nov.
say
how far
Not so much
in perpetuity
with the Shorts
Recommendation
or content
until
there will be no finality. The Hong Kong officers have been dealt with like the officers
in the Straits, and further
a certain amount
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is
possible
and is
being slowly & steadily carried out in Hong Kong.
Of the three Eastern colonies, the prospects of
retrenchment, which will not eventually
lead to fresh expenditure, are
in this
case. I do not feel able to say, & I am rather expecting a boom at Hong Kong after trials. But, there is no doubt that
a good deal
we are in the dark and it was for this reason that I wanted, while
taking the opinion
by telegraph
for the best in Hong Kong.
I think I would give the Governor leave
pro tem.
to take the opinion
of
the Unofficials upon it, adding that this does not involve Lord Ripon's assent, which is withheld pending further information. If that a reduction of the Military Contribution must not be expected
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