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We desire, therefore, to draw the attention of
the Cabinet to that agent of the question.
12. In conclusion we would point out that much
progress has already been kede towards the establishont
of the Inrial Chain since the original sanction was
giron. The English and gyptian Stations will commenco
& regular public service in a few weeks. Full
examination of possible sites for the Snglish stution
has been made. Offisara Azə at work in Africa
examining sites for Kanya Oolony and South Africa.
The Fleming doumission has practically concluded
its long investigations into the technical or oblems
involved and its spucifications for construction
tenders are nearly roHČV. Foreign Governments are
being informed by the Pozoign Office of the wevo-lengths
we propose to aripilov. Important tests of valve
transmitters are being parried out by His Majesty's
Signal School at Purtskruth, ud tenders for the supply
of valves has been asked for.
There is no hitob or chatacle whatever to the
rapid progress of the Imperial Chain, and if sanction te new giver to the modifications herein propoeod this vital and urgent Imperial Fork oat proceed at full spect
and the Imperial Chan should be working in two years
or lesa.
We therefore urge that an arrly decision ba given in regard to the proposals we make above, in order that the construction of the stations ray be pressad forward
ta completion without farther delay.
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