fullest measure of protection
that is possible within their power and that the Chairman- Sir John Pender, has already approached the Colonial
Office, who appear to favourably view the cable project.
All that is now required, in order to enable them to formally negotiate with St. Martin's Govt., is the support of the Hong Kong Government; which, after the full explanations that have been given to His Excellency it is hoped, will not be withheld.
Yours
C.
Manager in China
(Copy)
Sir,
Enclosure 3.
H.K. General Chamber of Commerce, 20th January, 1893.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of 23rd Nov. with Desk enclosing a copy of communications from the Supt. of the Telegraph
on the subject of a proposal to connect by cable, Singapore, Labuan, Manila and Hong Kong, and inquiring if this chamber considers it desirable that the Governments concerned should take action in respect of the proposed cable.
G. J. M. O'Brien, C. M. G.
Colonial Secretary