NX SECRET.
MON
22
-10
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG. 29th July, 1935.
8
Sir,
With reference to my Secret despatch of
22nd May, 1935, on the subject of the surrender to the Hong Kong Government of the Naval Arsenal Yard, I have the honour to inform you that in a letter dated 20th July, 1935, the Commodore-in-Charge states that the Admiralty does not now desire to take any action to re-acquire a portion of the site.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Word. Southoch.
Officer Administering the Government.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.
&C.,
&C.
&C.