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6/2/26
PARAPHRASE TELEGRAM from the Secretary of State
for the Colonies to the Governor of Hong
Kong.
G. Grindle
f.s. at once.
(Sent 4-10 p.m. 6th February 1926)
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The reasons why you particularly wish the Colonial Secretaryship to be filled by Southorn (your telegram of the 5th of January) are fully appreciated. I regret however that I am unable to accede to your desire without having regard to the
I have reached the claims of other officers. conclusion, after considering the matter most carefully, that I cannot disregard R.F.Johnston's claims. His high reputation as a Chinese scholar, and his great abilities are well known to you. suggestion has been made to me however that he would not be acceptable to Canton for the reason that he is regarded by the Chinese as being involved
in intrigues for the restoration of the Emperor.
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On this question (which seems to be the only one)
I am getting the views of the Foreign Office and I
should also like yours.
AMERY.