:
In any farther communication
on this subject, please quote
No. 237319/10F/0.
and address,
mal to any person by nams,
bat to-
146
664
FOREIGN OFFICE & W 1
REC
REG 4 JAN 18
January 1918.
"The Undor-Becretary of State,"
Foreign Office,
London, S.W.1.
Sir,
Gou
Ber
With reference to your letter 60757/1917 of December 14th. I am directed by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to inform you that there is no political reason why British subjects should not acquire mining concessions in the province of
Kwangtung.
Mr. Balfour notes that the Governor of Hong- kong is in communication with the Legation at Peking on the subject of the proposed scheme and he assumes that the Syndicate will keep in close touch with Sir John Jordan and be guided by his advice in the matter.
Under-Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant,
Whangan
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.