During the last 3 or 4 years Houghtong has contributed nothing towards her Military defence either in the shape of Pay, allowances or Barracks. The charge on the Imperial Revenues for their services has been considerable both during that period and for several previous years.
It would appear that a number enlisted in the Hongkong years 1853, 4, 5, the total cost of their maintenance follows.
Men Cost 969 £97,841 6028 £63,209 541 £54,625 651 £65,731 1280 70During subsequent years, owing to the war in China, the charges on this account have been considerably increased, and it has been found practically
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during
the last 3 or 4
gears Houghtong
en
Never.
contributed anythining
Cowards her Militang defence wither in
the
Shape of Pay, allowances
or Barracks.
the cha
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and
Superial
Revernees for there servicet
has been considerable
both during
α
that period
for several forevious
Zears
It would appear
that
H
number
Elationed
in
the
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Im
Men
246
Hongkong
Zears 1853.4.5.
a the total cost of their
Maintenance
follows.
Was as
Men
cost
in 1883. 969.- £97.841
4
5
6
6028 - £63.209
541 £54.625
651. £ 65.731
4
1280
70
During subsequent years
owing to the Wan in the charges
Chirin
M
this
account have
heen considerably
iner
Creased, and it has
been found practically
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