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7.
This question is not unconnected with the
larger question of the future permanent accommodation
on the mainland of the greater portion of the Garrison
of Hong Kong. This matter is already engaging the
attention of the War Office and formed the subject
of a discussion with Major General Sandilands and
his advisers on 22nd December last. The views of
the War Office are however not sufficiently defined
to enable me to address you with advantage at the
present stage and this despatch is therefore confined
to the question of the terms on which the occupation
of the Sham Shui Po area is to be continued.
8.
A copy of this despatch is being sent to
the General Officer Commanding the British Troops
in China.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
h the
Governor, &c.