J/270A (Joint)
Sir,
Hong Kong, 26th June, 1928.
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Referring to the interview accorded by you to the Superintendent, Eastern Extension Telegraph Company last
Saturday, we have the honour to inform you that our
Shanghai Offices have replied as follows:
2. "No objection Companies' part to Hong Kong
Government's proposed action."
3.
In accordance with your verbal request we beg
to append the service telegram despatched by us on
Saturday afternoon.
4. "23rd 2.15 p.m. Joint. Extension Superintendent
just seen Colonial Secretary who informs that with
change of Government Peking, Canton Desirous pressing
claim to nominate Official in Charge Hong Kong Office
stop Secretary Colonies London has no objection to Hong
Kong resident by name Kong Siu Lui being so nominated
by Canton and accepted by Hong Kong Government under old
conditions and title (not commercial agent, vide our L/OY March) provided Telegraph Companies acquiesce."
We have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servants,
For Great Northern Telegraph Co.,For Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.,
(Sa)E. V. Jessen.
Superintendent.
(sa)E. A. Leggatt.
Superintendent.
The Honourable The Colonial Secretary,
HONG KONG.