Annual Tnspection.—The Report of Major-General A. E. Wardrop, Cat) CAG, Commanding HHO. Forces in North China, upon his recent inspection of the Corps, is pended, together with the letter of acknowledgment Headquarters, North China Command, Shanghai. 1 May 14, 1928, Sim—I have the honour to forward herewith my report on the inspection of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps between the 29th April and the 4th May, 1028, particularly invite your attention to paragraphs 2 and 22 of the Report, T understand the organizations of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps and of the Police for the defence of Shanghai are now under review by the Council. I am neither aware Of the terms of reference nor of the recommendations and decisions arrived at, Tu view' of recent _events,_it is obvious that every community China must, in so far as possible organize its own defence an security, T cannot urge on you too wrongly that the strength of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps. should be made up to the utmost possible extent that the manhood and finances of Shanghai will permit. have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient, servant, A. EH. Waronot Major-General, Commanding North
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