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of the 7th February last, and its enclosures, concerning my
conversations with Marshal Chen Chi-tang and Marshal Li Tsung-jen's
emissary, Mr. Wu Chin. I found it difficult therefore to resist
the inference that the Generalissimo's questions and suggestions
may have been inspired by Marshal Li Tsung-jen in the course of
their meeting that morning, or the apprehension that their
reconciliation may induce in the Generalissimo, in the absence of
his wife and Mr. Donald, a stronger immediate anti-Japanese policy.
Yesterday however I received, through the Peking Embassy, the
from following telegram the Commander-in-Chief, China Station:-
"Japanese officers off Pakhoi are referring to the
desirability of occupying Hainan Island as a security for
Chinese compliance. It appears that this proposal is not
new to Japanese and, taken in connection with their recent
may! harbour surveys in that region, my indicate the possibility
of this action being taken though not necessarily on this
occasion. Any Japanese encroachment in South China
naturally affects strategic situation of Hong Kong
adversely."
I now therefore surmise that the Generalissimo's conversation
reflected his reaction to the receipt of similar information.
6.
I apologise for the evidences of haste in the
composition of this despatch which are due to my desire that
you should have by air mail as early an account as possible
of my visit.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
A Caldecors
Governor, &C.