CO129-446 - Others & Individuals - 1917 — Page 45

083/5025. (M.0.1.).

81r,

SECRET.

224

March, 1917.

43

With reference to your letter 12252/1917 dated 16th

March, 1917, relative to the introduction of compulsory

service for local defence at Hong Kong, I am commanded by the

Army Council to say that they would be glad to be informed as

soon as possible of the Governor's proposals on the passing

of this measure so that the possibility of effecting a further

reduction of the regular garrison may be considered,

I UR,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

(Signe) RB.Cubitt.

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial office,

Whitehall, 8.". 1.