1. F.o.
13.2.28
(Canton dash. 1460/8-12-27. British relacions 2
with regional Gerrs. in Chini)
ves
:
This despatch from Mr. Brenan is a
valuable statement of the case for dealings with
and virtual recognition, in practice if not in
theory,of regional governments in China.
Generally Mr. Brenan seems to be in
substantial agreement with Sir C. Clementi.
13 in particular should please Hong Kong.
Para.
On the point immediately raised, however,
that is the possible effect of tariff automony
on relations between Hong Kong and Canton, the
agreement is less close. Mr. Brenan is not
int he is
very exact, but from para. 15 it
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appears that
he would view with less misgivings Hong Kong
the establishment in the Colony of some kind of
Chinese Customs Office.
We have not yet had Sir M. Lampson's
views and as a copy of Mr. Brenan's despatch would
presumably have been sent to Hong Kong, no action
is at present required.
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