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a precedent recruitment of Ved Hai ei Regiment. As in the case of the latter majority of men would come from Shantung Province though recruited in leased territory. Coolie Barracks exist at Wei
It would Hai Wei in addition to regimental barracks, be advisable to obtain the views of commissioner of Wei Hai Wei on the proposal and say I suggest that he be instructed to cons lt with me. I consider second method to be more feasible of the two. In any case labourers should be recruited either in north or in south China but not in both,
North China would be suitable for employment under climatic conditions of France and other theatres where British troops are employed; they are best sited for a cold climate and least for extreme
heat.
It would be necessary to avoid interfering with French and Russian recruiting areas and Wei Hai lei would snswer this purpose. 1 think most of
the required amber of white officers and doctors could probably be obtained by voluntary enlistment of British subjects resident in China.
Repeated to Hong Kong.
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