Mr. Costar 8.8.
Mr. Gent 8.
Sir J.Shuckburgh 8.8.35. at once.
Copy F.Ü. L.F.
1 (4)
53552/35.
PARAPHRASE TELEGRAM from the Secretary of State for
the Colonies to the Officer Administering the
Government of Hong Kong.
Sent 12.15 p.m., 9th August 1935
No. 126.
Secret.
I approve your proceeding in Courts if
necessary against recalcitrant owners. Am advised
that you are correct in your presumption regarding
Order in Council of 27th December 1899.
Your telegram No. 172, Kowloon City final
paragraph refers.
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