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ecode. Mr. Ingram (Nanking).
NO DI STA BU NION.
12th October, 1932.
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Do (Via W/T.)
12th October, 1932.
R. 6.00 p.me,
12th October, 1932.
No.367 Tour, (R).
My telegram No.363 Tour.
Ly immediately following telegram contains text of
exchange of notes which the Minister for Foreign Affairs
is prepared to accept.
2 a
Chinese take strong objection to designation of
"Invoice Officer" and are pressing for adoption of designa-
tion of "Commercial Officer" (Gles 09738 12790 12557
13733) which they say is the title which has been agreed
upon for Invoice Officer at Bangkok. Their main arguments are need for uniformity and difficulty of finding a suit- able equivalent for "Invoice Officer" in Chinese but these arguments are not convincing and I think question is mainly one of face. Unless Hongkong Government have serious objection to use of designation "Commercial Officer" 1 would recommend its acceptance as the scope of his duties
is clearly defined in exchange of notes and hongkong Government have the whip hand if he exceeds his duties.
Wording of third paragraph has been slightly
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altered to meet Chinese susceptibilities.
4.
Objections were raised at first to putting terms
in writing and understanding regarding telegraph per-
intendent was cited as a precedent. Objection
has now been overoome,
5.
I request your instructions.
Address to Foreign Office No.367, repeated to
Peking and Hongkong. Copy to Commercial Counsellor.