On the question of expenses generally, we
reiterate the hope that the Government will seriously
reconsider charging the Shipping Companies with the full
cost of Military Guards, or alternatively of reducing
the strength of Guards supplied. In the latter
connection we have apparently no say in the matter,
but in our opinion one officer and 13 other ranks is
excessive for steamers employed between Hong Kong and
Singapore.
We are,
sir.
Yours faithfully,
GENERAL MANAGERS.
Commodore R.H111, R.N.,
President, Anti-Piracy Committee,
HONG LONG.
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