Sir James was not consulted on
the matter at the Exhbn.offices, and as he feels
far from satisfied with the way this question
has been settled, he will be very glad if you
will look into it again.
Magart
Now that the matter has become very
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may justifiably claim to show foreign
goods which they distribute.
Now that the matter has become
very urgent I shall be greatly obliged
if to racaiva a decision at your
if you will give me earliest convenience,
your
views as
to the greation at issue
ad
coon as
you
com.
MINUTE.
(Signed) G. GRINDLE
wgent an early reply will be greatly appreciated.
You will see that there is a great
deal to be said for both sides of the case, On
the one hand, apart from a few minor industries
there is very little actual production in Hong
Kong, but it is of great importance as a port
and as the distributing centre for Empire Trade
with the Far East. Unless goods, which
are handled but not produced in Hong Kong form
part of the exhibit, then the exhibit is reduc-
ed to practically nil, and it would be quite
impossible for the Col. to take a part
commensurate with its true importance to the
Ompire.
On the other hand, if Hong Kong is
allowed to make a feature of such goods, then
other great distributing centres, e.g. Singapore
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr. Davis.
Sir G. Grindle.
Sir H. Read,
Sir J. Masterton Smith.
Mr. Ormsby Gore,
Duke of Devonshire.