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POŘEIGH OFFICE. December 21914.

Sir:-

I am directed by Secretary Sir E. Grey to

inform you that on receipt of your letter No.027/617

(M.0.1.) of instant, respecting a proposed reduction

of the HongKong garrison by the transfer of half

battalion of native infantry to Tientsin to replace

the balf battalion of the 36th. Sikhs at present at

that place, a telegram was addressed to His Majesty

Minister at Peking asking for his observations on

the proposed moves.

A reply has now been received from Sir J. Jordan

stating that he has no objection to the proposal,

and Bir E. Gray is accordingly prepared to concur in

the proposed movements being carried out.

Secretary

to the Army Council.

I am,

sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,