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{mmary. 54
AIR MAIL
No. 585.
Sir,
30
142
75
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONG KONG.
16th September, 1937.
With reference to your telegram No.164 and
in continuation of my air mail despatch of the 9th
September, 1937, I have the honour to inform you that
the number of Shanghai Refugees accommodated at
Government expense was on September 14th as follows:-
Sham Shui Po Camp (men only)
Laichikok
Central British School
66
385
96
75
2.
In private premises
shortly.
A few individuals have returned to Shanghai
and others have stated their intention of returning
Public announcements have been issued both
there and in Hong Kong to the effect that it is not
considered advisable at present for women and children
to return, and no assistance is being given towards the
cost of passages. The number returning is so far quite
small. I shall report as soon as any general movement
in that direction shows itself.
I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant,
NL Sunt
Officer Administering the Government.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
W.G.A. ORMSBY-GORE, P.C., M.P.,
&C.,
&C.,
&C.