only by and Singapore.
would scarcely have
the
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Again, if Russia went to war with France.
Finally,
we would telegraph to
Kowloon
If it were to cut the cable, this would enable us to communicate with
Russia, the British cannot be at war with France.
Canning
Lord J
the French. They
difficulty to
I was
likely to rupture and cause
damage to James, therefore,
which
by and
have a
because
Singapore - Hong Kong
them if the direct cable
defend by naval means
smaller line to
that it shall
laid.
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If we
will go
Certain
Harbour for Admiral
Halifax &
have after
Bar Done
not extend to Jamaica
in u. Haligan. With strictly for the due
on hand for thane & more
can't exceed $10,000 a year
It is requested that in any further communication on this subject the under-mentioned letters and number may be quoted, and the reply addressed to The Under Secretary of State for India,
India Office,
P. W. 824.
1579
London, S. W.
C. O. 10043
RECR
REGE 10 JUN 36, India Office, S. W.,
EK 588
9 June, 1886.
With reference to this office letter of 27th January 1886, in reply to yours of the 18th idem regarding a proposed contribution from Indian revenues towards a subsidy for the establishment of direct telegraphic communication between Hong Kong and Singapore,
I am directed to state, for the information of Earl Granville, that the Government of India have informed the Secretary of State for India that no justification exists in their opinion, for burdening the revenues of India with any portion of the suggested subsidy. They think it probable moreover that the line of proper communication between India and China will
The Under Secretary of State
Colonial Office
A Y 8552. 3 s.7/83. I. 931.
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