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(returning suc.) ? Reply, that

no nare

Constables

I the

should be enlisted beyond seven asked for by the Governor; and as to Mr. Horsfool's Hotel expenses, day that he should be paid at the same rate as is usual with Officers of standing.

his

OL

dar

(That rate is Ibelieve 15% but

Mr Blake tells

general instinctions on the subject,

that they

have

so that

specify

[rate]

need not

Druft herewith gug 10/10

W. Huspool's leave expires

6

The Dec. (10065 tp.p.)

? Grant extension for such period

if any

be necessary

Enable him & finish the is recruiting triferne fr. & Agents 2.7.

Eu 213/10

CRO

ALL COMMUNICATIONS

TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE

AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES.

Gov 15918

14 Oct: 1893

C. O.

17196

Rect

Reo? 10 00 93)

DOWNING STREET, LONDON.

Hong Kong Reg: 423 Appts

66

9th October 189 3

rade

Sir,

Referring to your letter of the 26th ultimo,

in-

structing us to engage 7 Constables for service in the

Police Force of Hong Kong, I have the honour to enclose, in

original for return, a letter which we have received from

Mr Horspool suggesting that the opportunity should be taken

for engaging 10 men for the Force, and asking that the al-

lowance to be granted him for Hotel expenses may be in-

creased.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant

The Under Secretary of State

&c

&c &c

Colonial Office.