Yesterday, at the, annual meeting of the local: branch of the Navy League (at which the President, Secretary, and. other officers were re-elected), resolution was unanimous fongkong's vital parts. (docks, coal stores, carried to the -effect that whereas etc.,) are within range (with modern advance) from several. points beyond its present borders, and within dangerously easy raiding distance -of.non-British territory, it is, in the interests of the Navy, imperative to extend the boundaries of: the Colony. without further delay, and' that the Navy League should do its, utmost to stimulate the Government to action before it is too late. - It was also, decided.that., thé. only tacticable scheme of. Navy, Reserve in fougkong was to give a small yearly retaining fee to Chinese. stokers' employed in the port, who could be trained as reserve one on the torpedo and harbour defence vessels.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.