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Sir M. Lampson (Peking)
8th August, 1933.
D. 7.25 p.m.
8th August, 1933.
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(Wireless) 3.25 a.m. 9th August, 1933.
No. 862.
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My despatch 967 July 11th.
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I have received note from Waichiaopu (copy sent by post
to you) requesting me to make urgent representations to
His Majesty's Government to abandon scheme for construction
of public park in Kowloon City involving evacuation of Chinese
residents and contending that proposed action is contrary to
convention of 1898. In reply I am acknowledging receipt and
stating I am communicating with Governor of HongKong on the
matter.
2.
Governor states in reply to my telegram that Order in
Council of 1899 revoking special status of Kowloon City seems
to have been overlooked; that in any case removal of
inhabitants will not be required until 1934 and that he is
investigating the matter further and will let me know decision
in due course.
I am not aware how far Chinese government ever acquiesced
in our taking over jurisdiction in Kowloon City or how far
Order in Council was based on Chinese acquiescence; or if not
on what ground our action was based. These points will be
looked up as being cardinal to the issue now raised by
Chinese government.
Addressed to Foreign Office 862, copied to Mission and
Canton.