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fires in London and in other

Great European cities, where the

rangements of

the Fire Brigades

were less complete, and where a far- weaker stream of water was poured on the conflagration. In fact, the

Government Fire Brigade of Hongkong

unquestionably in an

condition.

3.

efficient

Under these satisfactory circumstances, the Excentive Council.

agrees with me that no further

с

change should be made at present.

I transmit herewith copies of the

book

Inclosure 3 copies

sent

book containing the "Regulations for

exparately) the HongKong Fire Brigade, made by

the Governor in Council under the provisions of the local Ordinance." "N:4 of 1868, which is printed with the Regulations. This book shows also the

composition and organization of the -- Government and of the Volunteer Fire Brigades. There Regulations have been in operation for only a few months. All Governors of long experience in ____

Administration will coneur with me that there is nothing

more destructive

of departmental officiency than

constant

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