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upon the Britannic Mazeshi's Govern. ment the desirablence of acquiring further territory on the Kowloon side, and also the lands named, and by so increasing the boundaries of the Colony afford it such protection the altered conditions under which warfare is now conducted has rendered imperative

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cafeguard against any attempts that might be made

by an invading mony.

In addition to the full and detailed reasons given by Mr. Choter why san extension of the Colonial.

boundaries is needed the Committer verhure to add the consideration that

unnder present conditions & Railway from the interior of China to this seaboard could have its terminus so plased in Chinese territory that while. buing in a position to take full ad.. seantage 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 af. feat adversely both the Colonial and Imperial interests.

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suggestion for the opening of the West River to foreign navigation only reiterating opinion for which during many years they have done their utmost to obtain the fa= vourable consideration of Her Majesty's

Ministers.

Excellency.

W. Robinson, K. C.M.G.

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I have &c.

So A. M.a Conachie,

Vice Chairman.

PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

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