C.O
42448
RECO
REG 2 NOV 14
Copy of telegram sent as under on the 4th October, 1914.
G.0.0.
Hong Kong:
77
Your 48 of 28th September.
Decision on this question will depend on numbers of eligible applicants and facilities for transport. Cable probable numbers so far as you can form estimate and the delay likely to occur in providing transport to United Kingdom. Terms of enlistment: age 19 years to 35 inclusive. Period 3 years or duration of war. Ex-soldiers: age 30 years to 45 inclusive. Period one year or duration of war. Ex-regular warrant officers and N.C.0/s given former rank. When giving numbers distinguish between ex-regular and other applicants.