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number, again, ten were successful in the examination. The examination was held by Major S. F. Clarke, R.A.M.C.
60. Requisitions for the capitation and proficiency grants have been sent direct to the Honourable the Colonial Treasurer.
61. I have to request that the Chief Ordnance Officer, China, may be asked to keep up a supply of 2.5-inch R.M.L. gun and ·303-inch cordite small-arm ammunition for the use of the corps, to be indented for as required on repayment.
62. It will, I think, be seen that the record of the year shows distinct progress in the general well-being and efficiency of the corps. It is a pleasing duty for me again to make acknowledgment of the liberal recognition and assistance which the corps receives from the Government and the Legislature. Nor would it be right to omit an expression of our grateful thanks to his Excel- leney the General Officer Commanding, the head-quarter staff, and the military authorities generally for the friendly help and encouragement which the corps always receives at then hands. I trust the corps will continue to show itself worthy of this course of conduct, and that in the coming season the whole of its members will strive earnestly after a still higher standard of efficiency.
I have, &c.
(Signed)
To the D.A.A.G. (A) and
Chief Staff Officer
J. W. CARRINGTON, Lieutenant-Colonel,
Commandant, Hong Kong Volunteer Corps.
PRINTED AT THE FOREIGN OFFICE BY J. W. HARRISON.-31/12/1901.
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