the accompanying letter of the General Officer Commanding. I do so now and trouble to draw your attention to Enc. in (5517/47-3) the Joint Defence Scheme Hongkong Copy real From 32 27/97-8
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to the particular stress he lays on the construction of the road between Lanchai Gap and Wong nei-cheong Gap. There is no doubt that this road would considerably facilitate the movement of troops, and I concur in the General Officer's views on the subject.
I have the honour to be Your most obedient humble Servant. William Robinson General Officer Commanding in China and Hongkong. His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong. Hongkong. 10th June 1897
I have the honour to forward to your Excellency for submission to the Secretary of State the Defence Scheme of Hongkong, revised to date.
Although months have passed since the receipt...