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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON

The nearer portion of the ground to which I allude has already been sold, and in the stagnant days of

was thrown back on the

the Colony hands of Government, the further part has been occupied, but is now

abandoned by the Naval Department, who have acquired a more convenient position in the centre of the Town.

I see therefore no obstacle to the sale of this land as suggested, for if

necefeary a Battery

can be erected

here, which will meet all the i

requirements of the Rednance Officers.

12. As regards Crime I learn from the Superintendent of Police that this has not, as might have been

expected, increased in porportion with the augmented population.

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till there is an increase as shown:

in the Gool Returns, and a heavy expenditure is incurred on this account. I am not aware of any further points demanding particular remast, but am convinced that a careful: perusal of this Book will induce considerable surprise and satisfaction at the progres made by Hongkong 1937, and I am glad to be able to state that this progress does not to the_ present moment show any sign of relapse.

(Jove Copy)

I have, &c. (Signed) W. T. Mercer

Colonial Secretary:

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