The Colonial Office might then state their
considered views on the proposal and invite the comments of
the Treasury and the Foreign Office. The ideas of all three
departments could then be submitted to the Committee of
Imperial Defence and eventually to the Cabinet.
You will recall that Clark Kerr in his recent
telegrams has emphasised the urgency of doing something for
China if anything can be done: we suggest therefore that it
will be best if your correspondence with the Governor is
conducted by telegram.
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