CO129-317 - Governor Sir Blake - 1903 [4-6] — Page 447

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The cost of construction of the butts has also to

be borne by the Colonial Goverment. But that will not amount

to more than a few thousand dollars. I propose to provide a

sum for that also in the Estimates when the estimated cost

has been definitely ascertained.

In view of recent rulings as to the value to the

War Department of Military Reserves under which a valuable building site like that at Gun Club Hill is transferred per-

manently to the War Department for the sum of $28, I am strongly of opinion that no rights whatever except of user

at will of the Colonial Goverment should be given to the War

Department over land which they do not permanently acquire by

purchase or otherwise from the Colony.

4.

You will observe that the Hongkong Rifle

Association which now shares the Naval Range at Kowloon is

provided for on these proposed new Ranges.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obesient

Humble servant,

Henry Artabr

Governor, 80..