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authorities of Hongkong are becoming more and more cordial,

it is highly desirable that any possible ground for

misunderstanding on either side should be removed.

sure that you will join your efforts with mine in bringing

this desire into fruition and thus venture to suggest that

the Governor of Hongkong be persuaded to drop his plan of

evacuation and that, further, such steps be taken as will

permit Chinese officials to resume jurisdiction in Kowloon

City in accordance with the Convention of 1898. As regards the

park plan which seems to be res_nsible for the order of

evacuation, I have reason to believe that Chinese officials

and individuals will be willing to do all they can to lay

out a public park in the City which will enhance the value

of its surroundin s. It is sincerely hoped that you will give

these suggestions your favourable consideration and strong

support.

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Yours sincerely,

(signed) HSU MO.

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