OUTWARD TELEGRAM
FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES
54145/16/48 Part II
Cypher (0.T,P.)
(14.3)
TO HONG KONG (Sir A. Grantham)
Sent 18th February, 1948.
MOST IMMEDIATE
No. 241 Secret.
18.15 hrs.
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Addressed to Governor, Hong Kong. Repeated H.M. Ambassador, Nanking,
Nanking telegram to Foreign Office No.
repeated to you,
Kowloon, (
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Following are amendments to suggested draft statement which have been proposed here.
(a)
Paragraph 2 second sentence, substitute "persong" for "the allied nationale".
Paragraph 2 for last sentence but one substitute "Since the area in question is situated within the Colony of Hong Kong, it is agreed, as a matter of convenience, that the laws of the Colony will apply to the Garden of Remembrance; and that the maintenance of law and order will be undertaken by the Colonial Authorities, who will also provide facilities in respect of sanitation. Government of Hong Kong will in these matters consult the
The Committee of Custodians as may be necessary"..
2. Grateful for your views as soon as possible on 'Ambassador's suggested draft statement and amendments proposed above.
(Copies sent to Foreign Office for transmission to Nanking)
Copy sent to:~
Foreign Office.
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