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2. Two batteries of honor & report that, arrive the Multiplicity of public objects which demanded our attention on my assumption of Office here, I have not forgotten the Volunteers. Volunteer Artillery have already been formed, chiefly among the Officers of Government, and the junior members and Clerks of the Banks, and principal European Mercantile firms. These Volunteers took part in the Parade of the Garrison on ...
The Queen's Birthday last week, when they fired the customary Salutes, and were publicly complimented by the Major-General Commanding "for soldierlike bearing".
3. This obviously shows that it is important to strengthen by the aid of Volunteer Corps, as well as by the maintenance of a strong and well-disciplined Police, the small garrison of Hongkong, which does not average above eight hundred (800) effective regular troops. Moreover, I have always contended in all the Colonies over which I have presided, that volunteering has many advantages beyond the duty of national defence.
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