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for Hongkong is 18 men, which, in view of the climate and

of

the character and size.

For this, please

servation in

this despatch.

of

30.

the population, does not ap- pear to be extravagant.

shall address

you

I

in a se-

as

·-parate despatch regarding "the selection of a person Chief Inspector of Nuisances, Charitable Allowances.

27.

28.

29.

No remarks.

Transport

Vo remarks.

Special Service.

See

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please see ob- paragraph 4 of

Miscellaneous Services.

(1) This Government has al-

ready protested against the Crown Agents charge of 10%.

on

freight and insurance of stores, items in respect of which mer

cantile

usage

does not

coun-

tenance the charge of a com_

mission. I shall address

you

separate despatch on the

in a se

subject.

(2)

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