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Sir,

RECEIVED

-8 SEP1937

C. O. REGY

53846

FOREIGN OFFICE.

S.W.1.

7th September, 1937.

1.

101

I am directed by Mr. Secretary Eden to transmit to

you herewith to be laid before the Secretary of State for the

Colonies a copy of a telegram received from His Majesty's

Chargé d'Affaires at Nanking regarding the possible

establishment of an aeroplane assembly depot in the new

territories, Hong Kong.

2. Such a proceeding seems to Mr. Eden to be open to

serious doubts on legal and political grounds, but he would

be grateful if he might be informed of any news or observations

which may be received from the Government of Hong Kong to

whom this telegram was repeated by Mr. Gage. It will be seen

that Mr. Gage has already expressed doubts as to the

admissibility of, the scheme and Mr. Eden does not therefore

propose any action pending further developments.

I am,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

Monald

9.13.

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The Under-Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.

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