CO129-517-5 The visit of the Duke of Gloucester to Hong Kong 2-5-1929 - 23-5-1929 — Page 36

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increase His Naval and Dillitary Forces in the Far East. We are

grateful for His Majesty's concern on our behalf We here did what was in our power for the health and comfort of His Dajesty's Sailors and Soldiers and are deeply appreciative of His Dajesty's recognition of our citizens who assisted in those endeavours.

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The population of the Colony continues to increase but such increase brings with it enhanced responsibilities. It interest Your Royal Highness to know that the Colony is at the moment engaged in an extensive scheme of improved water-supply. The winter months were

exceptionally dry and this drought has necessitated irksome restrictions. Our improved water-supply is designed to meet the needs of all sections of the Colony's population.

The Port of Bong Kong still holds its dominant

position as a world shipping port, and work is in progress to enable-

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