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CYPHER TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary
of State for the Colonies.
Dat d 31st March, 1987. Received 4.9 1.m., 31st March,
1937.
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Addressed to Secretary of State for the
Colonies No.54 of 30th March.
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Secret.
Your secret de spatch (3) February 12th
Kowloon Walled City. I have shown site of (corrupt group)
So Ambascador and discusred matter with him.
Present
position is that whole of the area has been evacuated
under compensation scheme mentioned in my despatch of June
22nd 1936 except as regards four horels beneath Western
Well whoɛe tenants are being encouraged to hold out by
Cantonese officials. I request renewal of authority
conveyed by your telegram: 9th August 1935 to take ? compulsory
conciliatory steps for deir eviction and the Ambaseador will explain position to Watchlaopu after his return to
Wanking on 9th April unt:1 which date I will take no
action.
Ambassador agrees with this course.