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PARAPHRASE TELEGRAM:

From the Governor of HongKong

to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. (Received Colonial Office 10.50 a.m. 14th September

1916.)

For what class of labour are coolies

30/43511

mentioned your telegram of the 13th September

required? Would any proportion of skilled labour

of what nature would the be required and, if so, labour be? What would be the periods of engagement

and

and what is salary for doctors, officers, warrant officers and wages for coolies?

MAY.