CO129-143 - Sir MacDonnell - 1870 [1-2] — Page 90

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of opinions, I introduced the subject of direct communication between the Colonial Authorities at Hong Kong, and the Chinese Authorities at Kowloon.

I said it would appear from the reports of K.D. Dir. Pichard Mactonnel that from some Cause which I did not clearly understand, friendly intercourse had been established between the local Authorities and more particularly with the Military Commanders. Pang Lok had been interrupted.

Aux there could be no doubt it was most desirable and eminently on both sides that in matters needful on Police and other details involved, to maintain in reciprocal effort the peace of the border, repress crime and arrest offenders, such intercourse should be maintained. I trusted A.P. would agree with me that nothing should be allowed to interfere with the maintenance of good relations.

St. E. fully admitted the advantage and necessity for such relations, and expressed his perfect willingness to promote them; however, he added he was not aware of any interruption to those hitherto established. I then stated that such being the case, it appeared the main point to be secured was that A. Mis Government deeming it essential &

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89 } of opinions, I introduced the subject of direct communication between the Colonial Authorities at Hong Kong, and the Chinese Authorities at Kowloon. I said it would appear from the reports of K.D. Dir. Pichard Mactonnel that from some Cause which I did not clearly understand, friendly intercourse had been established between the local Authorities and more particularly with the Military Commanders. Pang Lok had been interrupted. Aux there could be no doubt it was most desirable and eminently on both sides that in matters needful on Police and other details involved, to maintain in reciprocal effort the peace of the border, repress crime and arrest offenders, such intercourse should be maintained. I trusted A.P. would agree with me that nothing should be allowed to interfere with the maintenance of good relations. St. E. fully admitted the advantage and necessity for such relations, and expressed his perfect willingness to promote them; however, he added he was not aware of any interruption to those hitherto established. I then stated that such being the case, it appeared the main point to be secured was that A. Mis Government deeming it essential & 7 Page 90 Page 91
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89 } of opinions, I introduced the subject direct communication between the Colonial Authorities at Hong Kong, and the Chinese Authorities at Kowloom. I said it would appear from the reports of K.D. Dir. Pichard Mactonnel that from some Cause which I did not clearly understand Ad ld established relations of friendly intercourse between the local Austiorities and more particularly with the Military Commandens Pang Lok had been interrup&2. Aux there could be be no doubl it was most desirable and eminently both sides that in matters needful of on Police and other details involved maintain in reciprocal efforc b the peace of the border, repres crime and arrest offenders such intercourse should be maintained, I busted A.P. would agree with me that nothining- should be allowed to interfere with the maintenance of good relations. St. E. fully admitted the advantage and nccepity for such relations, and expressed his perfect willingness to promote them; he however he added was not mware of any interruption, i those hitherts established._ I then starch, that such being the ease, appeared the main point to be secured. A. Mis Government deeming it excutial & 7 Page 90Page 91
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of opinions, I introduced the subject

direct communication between the Colonial Authorities at Hong Kong, and the Chinese Authorities at Kowloom.

I said it would appear from the reports of K.D. Dir. Pichard Mactonnel that from

some Cause

which I did not clearly understand

Ad

ld established relations of friendly intercourse between the local Austiorities and more particularly with the Military Commandens

Pang Lok had been interrup&2.

Aux

there could be

be no doubl

it was most desirable and eminently both sides that in matters

needful

of

on

Police and other details involved

maintain

in reciprocal efforc

b the peace of the border, repres crime

and arrest offenders such intercourse should be maintained, I busted A.P. would agree

with me that nothining- should be allowed to interfere with

the maintenance of good relations.

St. E. fully admitted the advantage and nccepity for such relations, and expressed his perfect

willingness to promote them; he

however he added

was not

mware

of any interruption, i those hitherts established._ I then starch, that such being the ease,

appeared

the main point

to be secured. A. Mis

Government deeming it excutial &

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