I think myself, that with practically every nation
striving to accomplish this work, that it cannot be long
before the problem is solved.
4.
Local Broadcasting.
I have, with the receiving
gear lent me from Hong Kong, been able to listen to the
British and Foreign Programmes nightly, and am struck by
two points, one being the superiority of British Broad-
casting over all other, and secondly the immense political and educational possibilities which Broadcasting provide.
The words of the motto which appears under the British
Broadcasting Corporation's coat of arms which reads
"Nation shall speak peace unto Nation" might well receive thoughtful consideration. As regards Hong Kong the small sum
necessary to commence a service would I think, not only
bring in a very ample return, but would in time assist in
a better understanding between the Eastern and Western mind. I consider that the question of programme which has hitherto caused misgivings, can be overcome with the aid of electric- ally recorded and translated records which are now available, plus the assistance of the University and Education Depart-
ments. By commencing say next winter, a "listeners" would be created and interest aroused preparatory to and ready for the ultimate service which will emanate from England.
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5. Short Wave Telegraphy. I visited the Post Office experimental station at Dolles' Hill and had the advantage of discussing this matter with the Post Office Experts, the drawback to shortwave working is the loss of signal strength
through gading. This difficulty it is suggested can be
considerably reduced by using multiple receiving stations. The Chief Engineer (Wireless) of the Post Office has given me very full details of the experiments carried out in the latest forms of reception and transmission which is of the
TYPE "Beam" but of an infinitely more simple and less costly
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design than used in the Imperial Stations. A
simple system of Short wave working has been in
use at Hong Kong for communication with Manilla
and has I believe paid for itself already.
There
is, I think, no question of ultimate superiority
of, this system over cables from a financial
point of view, and as unrestricted competition
with the cable companies is not desirable, it
appears fortunate that as far as Hong Kong is
concerned, the competition is in Government
hands and can therefore be applied in a reasonable
manner to ensure an equitable service to the
public.
END
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
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The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
LONDON. S.W.1.
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