attention, but no doubt Sir A. Chamberlain will wish to make some further observations in the light of the Governor's telegram.
3. I am also to refer to a copy of a despatch from the Governor of Hong Kong dated the 23rd of December reporting on the political situation in China and at Canton in particular, and to a copy of a despatch dated the 24th of December in which the Governor forwards a copy of a report by Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher on his visit to Canton and furnishes his further observations on the position, both of which have been communicated to you semi-officially in advance of this letter. The Secretary of State proposes, if Sir A. Chamberlain agrees, to express his satisfaction at the fact and decretion displayed by the Governor and Er. Fletcher in handling the situation.
I am.
sir.
Your most obedient servant,
(H.) For Guidel
75
Downing Street,
February, 1926.
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Sir.
With reference to the letter from this Department of the 19th of January, relating to the situation in South China, I am directed by Mr. Secretary
JanuarI... Amery to transmit to you, to be laid before Secretary
Sir Austen Chamberlain, the accompanying paraphrase of a telegram from the Governor of Hong Kong sugresting, as a result of discussion with Admiral Sinclair, General Luard, Sir J. Jamieson and Mr. O'Malley, stops which might be taken by His Kajesty's Goverment with a view to bringing to an end the anti-British boycott at present in force at Canton.
2. Mr. Amery would be glad if Sir A. Chamberlain would furnish him with his views on the suggestions contained in this telegram as soon as possible. To a
large extent the suggestions are dealt with in your letter 1/242/1/10 of the 28th of January, which is now receiving
THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE,
FOREIGN OFFICE.
attention