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the Chinese Officials from Kowloon City, which otherwise will remain a focus of intrigue against the authority of the Hongkong Government,
The Committee would further suggest that, as the suppression of these disturbances will entail a heavy outlay, it would not be unreasonable for Her Majesty's Government to demand the extension of the lease of the New Territory for a longer period than 99 years, if not the complete cession thereof.
I have etc.
(S) R. Chatterton Wilcox,
Secretary,