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GARRISON OF HONG KONG.

e Committee have decided that

1 be regarded as an undefended

ony cannot be defended against an

Jor Power in occupation of the

nd.

Permanent stationing of

in Hong Kong would entail

defend the Colony, a commitment

avoided.

It is fully realised

1 of military garrison is

at present and it will not be

1 circumstances in the Colony

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the shortage of manpower available)

s, and necessity to cut down all ;

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of Staff have suggested that a

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a duty to ensure internal security

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