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Volunteers for hospital and ambulances will apply at the Government Civil Hospital, or at the Military Hospital, Wellington Barracks.

Volunteers for sanitary duties will apply at the Sanitary Board Office, Government

Offices.

By command,

Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Government House, Hong Kong, this

day of

Proclamation.

(LS.)

By his Excellency

Governor and Commander-in-chief of the Colony

of Hong Kong and its dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same. Whereas war having been proclaimed between Her Gracious Majesty the Queen and

it is possible, in the absence of our fleet, that an attempt may made by the enemy's squadron to surprise this port, and to requisition money and supplies; in such case bombardment will be accepted in preference to compliance, and the residents

be

in the Colony are hereby informed that the effects of bombardment are always much less than is commonly expected.

The British naval forces may be expected to afford early assistance.

All necessary hospital and medical arrangements have been made.

A careful system of patrol on shore and afloat has been organized.

The arrival of a hostile squadron will be made known by the firing of three guns from

the "Victor Emanuel."

The red British ensign will be hoisted at the mast-head of the flag-staff, at the Peak,

and at the Victor Emanuel" so long as the enemy is in sight.

On retirement of the enemy the Colonial flag will be hoisted instead.

Civilians appointed to any military duties will be distinguished by a badge worn on

the left arm :-

(a) Hospital and ambulances, red cross.

(b) Sanitary, yellow cross.

(c.) Commissariat, blue cross.

(d) Messengers, green cross.

The Harbour-master will arrange for families wishing to leave the Colony for the

mainland.

Further Proclamations will be issued as necessary from time to time.

By command,

Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Government House, Hong Kong, this

day of

PRINTED AT THE FOREIGN OFF102 BY T. KARBIKON.--31/7/89.

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