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4. With the exception possibly of a fort on the
"Devil's Hill" on the north of the Lymoon Strait, I do
not consider that the increase of territory demands an
extension of our line of defence on the Kowloon Penin-
sula. In fact with our present garrison it would be in-
judicious to throw forward our troops beyond the present
position.
5.
If it is thought necessary in consequence of the
increase of territory to increase the garrison, I trust
that ample notice will be given beforehand, as the ques-
tion of housing troops on healthy sites, needs full con-
sideration.
6.
I assume that there exists no intention to occury
in any way the shores of Mirs Bay, as it seems clear to
me, that by our naval power alone we hold it and deny
its use for hostile purposes.
7.
As for Deep Bay it is an indentation in the coast
with very shallow water, and was probably chosen as the
line between the two Bays was the shortest available and
admitted of easy demarkation.
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