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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONG KONG,
21st December, 1936.
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I have the honour to refer to your secret despatch of
30th July, 1936, transmitting a copy of a letter from the War
Office in regard to the surrender of the Naval Arsenal Yard at
Hong Kong to the Colonial Government.
2. On taking up with the General Officer Commanding the
British Troops in China the proposal contained in the War Office
letter enclosed with your despatch under reference, I learned
that His Excellency had, on 3rd September last, informed the War Office by cable that it was neither contemplated nor necessary for a road to be constructed from Garden Road to Queen's Road;
that even if such a road were constructed the Military Authorities could in no circumstances agree to it becoming a
public thoroughfare; and that it is most doubtful whether the
Military Authorities could ever hand over the magazine premises to the Colonial Government owing to possible future military requirements and the desirability of non-penetration of the War
Department area.
3. I regret therefore that a remedy to the present impasse would seem to be no nearer.
I have the honour to be,
or
Sir
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
W.G.A. ORMSBY-GORE, P.C., M.P.,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Waldecit
Governor, &c.
&C.,
&c.,
&C.
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