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Sub-Enc.No.6

65

C.O.

15712

"Tamar" at Hongkong. REG2 20 JUN 19

18 April 1899.

01 squa

4

MEMO.-

Lieut. & Commr. St John informs me you have landed men to co-operate with the Military against the hostile natives in the neighbourhood of Telo Harbour.

While anxious to act in harmony with H.M. Military forces in every way necessary, you are to understand that a written requisition is necessary from the Senior Military Officer before landing any men and you are to satisfy yourself that the service required of you is rendered necessary by the small number of troops present or is of urgent importance.

If men are landed the utmost attention must be paid to their health, they should be re-embarked at night and a fresh requisition should be received for each occasion of landing.

The question of pacifying the newly acquired territory is purely a military one and should be left to the troops as much as possible.

"Humber" is to return to Hong Kong as soon as possible, leaving "Peacock" in Tolo Harbour. You are to furnish me with a full report of all your proceedings.

This memorandum is to be passed on to the Senior Officer present when "Humber" leaves.

(signed) F. Powell.

Commodore.

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Sub-Enc.No.6 65 C.O. 15712 "Tamar" at Hongkong. REG2 20 JUN 19 18 April 1899. 01 squa 4 MEMO.- Lieut. & Commr. St John informs me you have landed men to co-operate with the Military against the hostile natives in the neighbourhood of Telo Harbour. While anxious to act in harmony with H.M. Military forces in every way necessary, you are to understand that a written requisition is necessary from the Senior Military Officer before landing any men and you are to satisfy yourself that the service required of you is rendered necessary by the small number of troops present or is of urgent importance. If men are landed the utmost attention must be paid to their health, they should be re-embarked at night and a fresh requisition should be received for each occasion of landing. The question of pacifying the newly acquired territory is purely a military one and should be left to the troops as much as possible. "Humber" is to return to Hong Kong as soon as possible, leaving "Peacock" in Tolo Harbour. You are to furnish me with a full report of all your proceedings. This memorandum is to be passed on to the Senior Officer present when "Humber" leaves. (signed) F. Powell. Commodore.
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די OV. € Sub-Enc.No.6 65 C.O. 15712 "Tamar" at Hongkong. REG2 20 JUN 19 18 April 1899. 01 squa 4 MEMO.- Lieut. & Commr. St John informs me you have landed men to co-operate with the Military against the hostile natives in the neighbourhood of Telo Harbour. While anxious to act in harmony with H.M.Military forces in every way necessary, you are to understand that a written requisition is necessary from the Senior Military Officer before landing any men and you are to satisfy yourself that the service required of you is rendered necessary by the small number of troops present or is of urgent importance. If men are landed the utmost attention must be paid to their health, they should be re-embarked at night and a fresh requisition should be received for each occasion of landing. The question of pacifying the newly acquired territory is purely a military one and should be left to the troops as much as possible. "Humber" is to return to Hong Kong as soon as possible, leaving "Peacock" in Tolo Harbour. You are to furnish me with a full report of all your proceedings. This memorandum is to be passed on to the Senior Officer present when "Humber" leaves. (signed) F.Powell. Commodore. ...
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OV.

€

Sub-Enc.No.6

65

C.O.

15712

"Tamar" at Hongkong. REG2 20 JUN 19

18 April 1899.

01 squa

4

MEMO.-

Lieut. & Commr. St John informs me you have landed men to co-operate with the Military against the hostile natives in the neighbourhood of Telo Harbour.

While anxious to act in harmony with H.M.Military forces in every way necessary, you are to understand that a written requisition is necessary from the Senior Military Officer before landing any men and you are to satisfy yourself that the service required of you is rendered necessary by the small number of troops present or is of urgent importance.

If men are landed the utmost attention must be

paid to their health, they should be re-embarked at night and a fresh requisition should be received for

each occasion of landing.

The question of pacifying the newly acquired territory is purely a military one and should be left

to the troops as much as possible.

"Humber" is to return to Hong Kong as soon as

possible, leaving "Peacock" in Tolo Harbour. You are to furnish me with a full report of all your proceedings.

This memorandum is to be passed on to the Senior

Officer present when "Humber" leaves.

(signed) F.Powell.

Commodore.

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