CO129-386 - Public Offices & Others - 1911 — Page 441

COPY OF TELEGRAM.

CO 40734

439

19th. December,

13 SL U F f g H L

to

G. M.

20th.

Shanghal

1.20 3.0. Joint Our 115 am-Propose hand Governor

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oopy of historical memorandum, and state if Chinese ousted

from Hongkong they would certainly object Company continue

work Woosung line, probably alse Fooohow line, and unleas

British force landed Shanghai guard line would doubtless

take possession or out, as inclined to take high handed

action.

Consider present time most inopportune for such

change.

Mention Tong's letter, and consequent Resolution

Understand Minister's reason deleting

by Consular Body.

Hongkong was that he objected Hongkong being mentioned with

other stations worked under Revolutionary auspices.