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Mr. O'Malley (Peking),
August 4th, 1927.
D.
9.50 a.m. August 5th, 1927.
R. 9.30 a.m. August 5th, 1927.
No. 1220. (R).
Your telegram No. 455.
Tsai, Wang and Tsu are willing to serve, so that completes the Chinese membership. I am sending them formal letters of invitation on behalf of the advisory committee.
As regards the British members I propose the following names:- T.C. Young, Hubbard, Balme, C.H.Arthold (the latter would represent Shanghai's interests) and Miss Spicer.
If you approve would you approach Hubbard (care of Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, London)
G
Allen, his locum
tenens here could act during his absence: also Young (care of Chinese Engineering and Mining Company, London) for whom Nathan, manager of Kailan Mining Administration, Tientsin could act, and Balme, if he is still in England. I can invite Miss Spicer and Arnhold.
I propose to ask Doctor Aspland, medical officer to His Majesty's Legation, to act as temporary secretely.
Addressed to Foreign Office, repeated to Showgi.