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Address reply to-"The Secretary General Post Office,'
quoting Registered No.
130,707/07.
GENERAL POST OFFICE, LONDON.
14 July 1908.
228
Sir,
C.O.
25596
15 JUL 18
I am directed by the Postmaster General to transmit the accompanying advance copy of a Report from the Cables (Landing Rights) Committee on the question of telegraphic communication with Japan and the Far East.
The Postmaster General concurs in the recommendations of the Committee, and he would be glad to learn as soon as possible whether the Earl of Crewe also concurs, with a view to early action being taken.
In view of the urgency of the matter he ventures to request the favour of a reply within a week.
To Jer Secretary of State,
COLONIAL OFFICE.
I am
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,