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rect the local military officers and soldiers to come into Kowloon city.
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Being under instructions from Her Majesty's Government, His Excellency the Governor has now to request that you will inform the Viceroy that he requests all troops and arms to be removed from Kowloon city on or before the 24th instant as Kowloon cannot be made an arsenal and station for troops within it such use and occupation being inconsistent with the military requirements for the defence of Hong Kong.
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Her Britannic Majesty's Consul, CANTON.
I have &c.
(Signed) J.G.T.Buckle, per Colonial Secretary.