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had better be omitted.

It appeace to me,

with

submission, that this Paragraph Nr of may be Construed as expreying an Opinion that, instead of the Ordinance, Martial Law ought to

have been proclaimed; and also as Containing something like a recommendation that in any futurs Emergency resort had better be had to the Proclamation of _ Martial Law.

I do not think it desirable

to express any such opinion, or Convey Any such recommendation - Exception

Also may

be taken to the accuracy of the language of part of the

Paragraph

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Paragraph in the parts underscoud

If any recommendation be

· geven.

to Sir Johor Bowund I think

it should be to augment the Civil force by every means in his power (swearing in every resident- not being

a China Man as a

-

special Constable), dwung the day to have the Military at hand to assist

the Civil power if necessary, and if these precautions be not sufficient for the protection of life and property, Martial Law as a last resource might be proclaimed from Sunset to Sunriser in Hong Kong.

I have the honour

to be Sir Your Most Obedient-

Humble Servant

Ruchard Inthell