The "Times of India" says:—The approximate estimated initial cost of the Indian Force sent to China, including its vances of pay, transport and supplies, is about £110,000, and the recurring monthly east of pay will be about £34,900, all of which the Home Government pays. The above figures do not include the cost of additional Cavalry or Horse Artillery, or of the heavy guns just asked for, bu it does include the cost of the four Indian Coolie Corps. The China Force will be supplied with clothes according to Indian scale, Fur caps, sheepskins, felt hoots and woollen wrapping will prob: be included if obtainable, and enquiries re now being made in Hongkong, Canada, ud Russia.
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