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RELE Rrat 29 JUL 13

The Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of

State for the Colonies.

7.10 a.m.

(Received, Colonial Office/ 29th July, 1913.)

Consul-General at Canton and I concur

in thinking that in the event of hostilities between Northern troops and Kwang Tung rebels, rebels may seize and perhaps destroy the Chinese section of the Kowloon-Canton Railway. There are two large bridges at Sheklung, a third at Kansui one vile and six miles north of Sheklung? and a fourth Shektan,respectively

and the

destruction of either first two would take twelve

months to repair. Gunboats could assist in the defence of first two bridges, but I would suggest that His Majesty's Government should consider what

action if any should be taken for the neutralisa- tion and armed protection of the railway. I have spoken to the General Officer Commanding who concurs and considers that troops for protection can be

spared.

MAY.