CO129-422 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [5-6] — Page 771

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-AR CONFIDENTIAL.

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(Res 4 AUG 15)

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 30th. June, 1915.

In continuation of my Confidential Despatch of

the 15th. of January, I have the honour to forward under flying

seal, for transmission to the Secretary of State for War, a report

by Major-General F. H. Kelly, C.B., on Military conditions in this

Colony during the first half of the current year.

2.

I desire to bring to your notice the commenda-

-tion of the Civilians mentioned by Hajor-General Kelly.

3.

The Volunteer Force owes much to the assiduous

personal attention which Major-General Kelly has devoted to its

development and training.

4.

In common with myself residents in the Colony

have learned with much regret of Kajor-General Kelly's impending

departure. In this the first experience of a state of war in Hong- -kong the population has realised that the protection of the Colony was in the hands of a very capable and energetic leader. This has conduced to inspire the calm attitude which all classes

have maintained since the outbreak of hostilities.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, huble servant,

Ата

Governor,&a..

HE RIGHT HONOURABLE

ANDRET BONAR LAW, M.P.,

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