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REB 13 OCT 17
PARAPHRASE TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hongkong to the
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
(Received Colonial Office 6.10 p.m. 12th October, 1917)
I am forwarding on October 25th by despatch an
application on behalf of powerful syndicate which it is
proposed to form here for prospecting and mining rights
in Kuangtung Province for coal and other minerals.
I would venture to ask for His Majesty's Government's
strong support as soon as possible after receipt of my
despatch as there is reason to believe that other
applications are being made. Telegram repeated to His
Kajesty's Ambassador Peking and copy of my despatch
also sent to him.
MAY.