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in a position to check the calculations
of the actual amount and he, therefore,
proposes to defer agreement of a
final figure until the calculations
have been examined by the Hong Kong
Government. In the meanwhile the
Governor of Hong Kong is being
of he aprees in principle,
instructed to abate the monthly
advances as suggested in the War Office
letter under acknowledgment.
3. A copy of the telegram to
the Governor is enclosed for the
information of the Army Council.
I am, etc..
(Signed) WALTER D. ELLIS