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preponderance of trade and consequently of
population shifted to the mainland. The population
of Kowloon in 1918 was estimated at 80,200 out of
a total civil population of 561,500. In 1927 it
was estimated at 240,000 out of a total of 977,900.
5. My own view is that the Legislative
Council should be enlarged by two representatives of
Kowloon, one of whom should be Chinese, but that the
present balance between official and unofficial
members should be maintained so that two additional
official members, probably the Director of Medical
and Sanitary Services and the Harbour Master should
also be appointed.
Both the unofficial members would be appointed
by the Governor, but the question of allowing the
nomination of one by the Kowloon Residents
Association would have to be considered, and it
would also be necessary, I think, to stipulate that
both the new unofficial members should actually
reside in Kowloon.
6°
I hope to have the opportunity of
personally discussing this question with you after
my arrival in England in June next.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant
Governor, &c.