HONGKONG.
COST OF THE GARRISON OF HONGKONG IN THE YEAR 1913-14.
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No. 1915
Laid before the Legislative Council by Command of His
Excellency the Governor, February 25th, 1915.
HONGKONG.
No. 315.
DOWNING STREET,
4th December, 1914.
SIR,-I have the honour to transmit to you the paper noted below on the subject of the cost of the garrison of Hongkong for the year 1913-14.
I have, &c.,
L. HARCOURT.
The Officer Administering the Government of
DATE.
HONGKONG.
DESCRIPTION.
30th November.
From the War Office (with enclosure).
Copy. 10/2080. (F. 1.)
Enclosure to Despatch No. 315 of 4th December, 1914.
WAR OFFICE, LONDON, S.W.,
30th November, 1914.
SIR,-With reference to War Office letter 10/1939 (F. 1.) of 31st December, 1913, I am commanded by the Army Council to send the enclosed statements (A. & B.) showing the cost of the garrison of Hongkong in the financial year 1913/14 and the Military contri- bution in respect of that period.
It will be seen that the cost to Imperial funds was approximately £389,593 in excess of the contribution paid by the Colony.
I am, &c.,
(Signed) B. B. CUBITT.
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
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