Item 06: General William Holmes correspondence, 1900-1915 - Page 24
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13 What Hospital accomodation exists: - (a) European (b) native
14 Do you recommend retaining any former Govt Officials in office, and report whether they are prepared to give an assurance or take an oath to perform their duties satisfactorily and place no obstacles in the way of the occupying force
15 Ascertain exact location of Wireless Station if any but do not destroy if it can be turned to our use.
16 Ensure that your troops shall respect all public and private property of both Europeans and Natives.
17 Treat natives firmly not harshly
18 prepare defensive positions where necessary to resist boat landings etc
19 protect Water Supplies where necessary
20 All supplies required, if any, to be requisitioned for and receipts given by you so that they may be afterwards paid for