25/3.
28/3/36. at once.
Mr. Carstairs.
Mr. Gent. 25.
Mr.
Cowell. 26.
53514/1/36.
Sir J. Shuckburgh.
for conson.
PARAPHRASE TELEGRAM from the Secretary of State for the
Colonies to the Governor of Hong Kong.
(Sent 11.15 p.m., 28th March, 1936.)
No.62.
Secret.
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Your telegram 33 Secret.
Tak aerodrome.
Extension of Kai
Air Ministry I understand see no prospect of being able to pay first instalment of $100,000 within present United Kingdom financial year, and until they have formulated their requirements in the Colony in some detail they do not feel able to seek Treasury sanction for suggested contribution towards extension.
Recirc. to E. Dept. for s.o. graft. to A.M.
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