Three Indian Regiments for one & English not unfair; and one of Sikhs does not appear. And the General Officer in Command evidently considers that it is not more than sufficient under present purposes.
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M. Chamberlain
[I think it would be very desirable to have a white draft in Hongkong]
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Mr. Antrobus.
Mr. Cox.
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir M. Dennaney.
Earl Onslow.
Mr. Chamberlain.
1 Council very careful, very desirable. Keep expenses as low as possible
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REGE O OCT OF
On the assumption that at present Hongkong is garrisoned by four companies of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers as well as three Indian Regiments. I am of opinion that when one Indian Regiment is withdrawn, that one Regiment should be authorised to remain.
The Same
[Confidential]
Is there any objection