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Te desira, therefore, to draw the attention of
the Cabinet to that aspect of the question.
18.
In conclusion we would point out that much
progress has already been seda tevarde the establishment
of the Taxrial Chaid since the original sanction was
given. The English and gyptian Stations will commenco
& regular public service in a few wedir. Full
examination of possible sitos for the snglish st tion
has boen nade. Offije are at work in Africa
examining sites for Yahya dolony and South Africa.
The Flaming Commission has practically concluded
its long investigating site the technical or oblaws
involved and its specifications for construction
terdere are searly ready. Foreign Governments are
being informof by the Foreign Office of the wave-lengths
we propose to ariplov. Important tests of valve
transmitters are bazug carried out by His Majesty's
Signal School at Portsmouth, and tenders for the supply
of valves has been asked for.
2.
There 1 10 hitch or cbstacle whatevor to the
rapid progress of the Imperial Chain, and if senation to a giver to the modifications herein proposed this vital and nigent Imperial rork can proceed at full specê
and the Imperial Chain should be working in two year s
or lega.
We therefore urge that an early dacinion be given in regard to the proposals we make ebova, in order that the construction of the stations may be prassed forward
ta completion without further delay.
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