CO129-422 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [5-6] — Page 285

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Paraphrase of a cypher cablegram sent by General Officer

Commanding, China Command to Secretary of State for

War, on 28th. April, 1915.

As temporary matsheds are likely to be unhealthy in the

heat of a long tropical summer I suggest the removal of the Prison-

-ers of War to Australia or New Zealand. There is every probabili-

-ty that a typhoon may destroy the camp. There is considerable

objection to an Indian guard, which is frequently composed of

Mahometans indeed all Indian ranks are susceptible to German

and Indian intrigues which are rife in China. On medical grounds

it is objectionable to locate Territorials at Kowloon to do guard instead of quartering them on the Peak. They also require con- -siderable physical and other training. The Governor is personally of opinion that sufficient grounds have not been shown for the

change which may cost a considerable amount. I however very strong-

-ly recommend the change both on military and medical grounds.

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