The Britannic Majesty's Govern. upon ment the desirablence of acquiring on the Kowloon side, further territory and also the Solands named, and by se increasing.
the boundaries of the Colony afford it such protection
as
the allered conditions under which
warfare is now conducted has rendered
imperative
- exfequard against
any attempts that might be made
by
ars
invading essemy.
In addition to the full and detailed reasons givers by Mr. Choker why
an extensions of the Colonial Loundaries is needed the Committer oushise to add the consideration that
Railway
under present conditions a from the interior of China to this seaboard could have its terminus es plased in Chinese territory that while. suing in a position to take full ad=__ vantage of all the facilities afforded" "__ by the Harbour of Hong Kong it would
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still be entirely under the control of China and might at any time of. fect adversely both the Colonial and Imperial interests.
The Committer in supporting
the Senior der. Official Member's fur.
ther
suggestion for the opening of the West River to foreign navigation
only reiterating
an
are
opinion for
which during many years they have done their utmost to obtains the fa= vourable consideration of Her Majesty's
Ministers.
Excellency,
W. Robinson, K. C.M.G.
ہو
I have &c.
So A. McConachie,
Vice Chairman.
. PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE
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