in particular, what would be the effect on the Island
if supplies from the mainland were cut off, both
in relation to the present population and to any sub-
stantial increase in the future by a further influx
of refugees, and also, in the latter event, the effect
on the water supply generally, so long as the reservoirs
in the New Territories remain available. Could you also
let me know whether there are any emergency measures which Could
bysult cotaction or special filliations plant, e be taken with a view to rendering potable in an-emergency,
Z.
4.
any water supplies which would otherwise be unfit for drinking?
We hope very soon to let you have our further
views about Tai Lam Chung, but, in this connection, we
are anxious to have your reply on the vexed 'bearer bond'
question discussed in our official telegram No. 294 of
the 17th March, since the financial implications of the
project are clearly of the first importance as the major
part of the work would have to be undertaken in one, and
at the outset.
5. I am afraid you are having a very busy and
anxious time, and I am sorry to add to your burdens.
Gegentham,
pegards
-yourself and Lady
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