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with an unprejudiced mind as regards methods of
harbour management or some of the more important
eastern shipping interests concerned.
The choice lies between Mr. Binns and the
selection of a member of the firm of Coode, Wilson,
Mitchell and Vaughan-Lee. Sir G. Gater (vide the
last sentence of 12) thinks the advantage of
Mr. Binns being known to and liked by Sir D. Owen
decisive, unless we receive any adverse information
from the Crown Agents. Sir C. Bottomley's report is
certainly not adverse, though it is true that
Mr. Binns is not quite an expert on the Harbour
Engineering side. I do not think we need envisage
Sir D. Owen's report as containing detailed
engineering plans and, as the carrying out of any
comprehensive scheme of development resulting from
would the report
no doubt be entrusted to
?
Coode, Wilson, Mitchell and Vaughan-Lee, there are
perhaps advantages in keeping them independent from
the enquiry itself. It would always be possible, if
found desirable as the enquiry proceeds, for
Sir D. Owen to apply to Messrs. Coode, Wilson and
partners as Consultants. He will also have the adores of the Port Engineer in Hong Kong.
I suggest that the matter might be discussed
orally with Sir David Owen before any final
decision, though it can be made clear at the
discussion that we are quite prepared to fall in
with his wishes.
? Meanwhile telegraph to Hong Kong as in
draft herewith.
12.1 Jarin
1.3. 29-2.40.
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expert on
will probably be
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