J/270A (Joint)
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Hong Kong. 26th June, 1928.
sir.
Referring to the interview assorded by you to the
Superintendent, Mastern xtension Telegraph Company leat
Saturday, we have the honour to inform you that our Shanghei
offices have replied as follows: -
"Eo objection Companies' part to hong kong
Government's proposed sotien",
3. In seser danos with your verbal request we beg to
eppend the service telegram despatched by me on Saturday
afternoon.
*83rd 2.15 p.m. Joint. extension Superintendent
just soen Colonial Searstary who informs that with shenge
of Government Peking, Canton Desirous pressing claim to
nominate offisial 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/CI Marah) provided Telegraph
Companies saquiesce",
We have sta..
For Great Borthern Telegraph 00..
(ad) K.Y.Jessan.
Superintendent,
for Sestern Extension Telegraph 00,
The Sonourable The Colonial secretary,
kongkong.
(ad)
6. A. Leggett.
Superintendent.