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There suggestions, the dish-

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decided

in offering

not wish to express any

opinions, inasmuch as the Admiral

I not alone could come to

In

regard to the important questions

at issue.

any

Conclusions

6.

The above is the substance of

What took place at the interview. I

refer to my opinion

is that

inasmuch as the Admiralty have decided not to go to Causeway Bay, the Military might never

do so

being

the Naval establishments

concentrated at Kowloon. If

the Navy remain in Victoria there

certainly would not be the same

inducement

for the

belonging to

inducement for the

a large expenditure in

incur

building

barracks etc. at Causeway Bay,

although this would in some measure

depend upon the amount of Military property set free in the town.

So soon as

this is settled what the

Navy purport to do it will clear the way very considerably

for the discussion of other

towards

points connected with the removal of the Military to Causeway Bay.

I have the honour to be

My Lord, Your Lordship's

Most obedient, humble servant

J. Sleming