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....$.!.!.... Understand
that Evans Thomas His Majesty's financial
HONG KONG. to Hong Kong,which counsellor in China is now visiting
I sent to them to-
day concerning the Hong Kong. Treasury are suggesting to him proposed, loan.)
that he should discuss with you possibility
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FURTHER ACTION.
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to
participation in any Hong Kong local loan
by (a) holders of Hong Kong notes in
South China (b) wealthy Chinese in Hong Kong.
In connection with (b) there have
been Press reports (Times 13 August and
Economist) regarding the existence of
considerable wealth in Colony. If you see
no objection consider discussion of above
two questions with Evans Thomas would be
useful. Grateful if you will let me know
the outcome.