8. O. A. G. Tel.
Refund and not be waived.
9.0.A.G. Conf.
24.8.28
6
28.7.28
Submits figures in support of proposal as to future contr.
10.0.A. G. Cauf (2)
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Further observations.
This has been delayed as the file was in
circulation with the S.S. Military Contribution.
I am not sure whether it would not be
better to wait until some progress has been made
with negotiations about the S.S. problem. That
will, however, be a slow business and there are
çonsiderable points of difference between the problem MH.K. and that in the Straits, and I think on the whole it
would be preferable to proceed with this independently
of the Straits.
See th. Chesterbuck's
min. of 18.7
The O.A.G's. proposals seems to be generally
reasonable and it is understood from Sir C. Clementi
that the War Office are at the moment prepared to give
them favourable consideration. Before actually submitting them to the War Office, it might be as well to consult Sir C. Clementi, who is returning to
London today, although he will probably not be able
to add much to the despatch (No.9). The proposal in the second despatch (No.10) should not be divulged to the War Office at present and certainly not until
after further discussion with Sir C. Clementi.
As regards No.8 we should let Sir C. Clementi
know in case he has any further discussion with the
War