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PARAPHRASE OF TELEGRAM.
The Secretary of State for the Colonies
to the Governor of Hong Kong,
An
(Sent 13.35.p.m. 11th April, 1916).
11th April. In reply to your telegram 27th March Army Council state that hospital mentioned is now established in No.37 Bryanston Square and weekly cost of upkeep about £75, Army Council regret that it is impracticable either to hand over whole to Hong Kong to suprort or to divide it, but Sir David Henderson would be glad that his Committee should be increased by two members nominated by Hong Kong and Army Council hope this suggestion will be acceptable to War Charities Committee.
Please report by telegram whether you prefer suggestion contained in latter paragraph of my cypher telegram 23rd March, or this proposal.
BONAR LAW.
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