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At would render it dangerous to rely on Chinese hoops al a

Chiria place Hongkong; Strugkong. Stat- a Lauaporin Corfes of Chinese might advantagernally be raised, when required, is likely enough, but to Cong

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other Material could be

oftsined for the Combatant brauch of the force, I would not-Ausley Any Chinese whatever!

The Lescars Love proved the

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Catisfactory material for a local force for SHong Kong. but although they would be much superior to Chinese for Sunt a purpose, employ were an absolute pilure of the supply of men from the For of Tadia

I would not- them unless there

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(3.) That of the Brative Regiment- of India with the modification faving a larger proportion

"of British Officers

(4.) A certain proportion of

the force street be

permanently Lo fill up

Autodied

the cadre, upon any threatening

I would love men

of war,

in Ladia held under engagements to serve in Itong Kong when required. Preferably there Reserve men stowed, if possible, have served in Iative Regiments in Ladia. If Euch men are not-obtainable Sufficient Numbers, I would Keep the Hong Kong Munitions

Force up to a wer stonden until I regulad