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I would tel. to 0.A.G. stating that Mr. W. re÷

presents as in marked passage of this letter and

in the first sentence of 50311 and ask him o with ref. to

Föseift of our desp. of 21 Nov. to tel. what

action is being taken.

And reply that a tel. has been sent to I.K.

and add as proposed as to interview.

Are

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Gelder's Green. N.W.4.

Hong Kong South.

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office,

30th, December 1918,

Sie,

Lenden. S.W.1.

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asking as to the cours which the Govt. now

propose to adopt

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at die

inst.

I am obliged by your letter 60311/1918, of the 24th,

Since June 25th, when I forwarded to you a copy of the

letter received fram Mr, Cownie, Managing Directer of the

National Electric Construction Company which is the one the

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Hong Kong Government have under consideration the Armistice

has been signed and the whole sutlaak is entirely altered.

The only financial prepesal made in that letter was

with reference to the sale of land pending the formation of the

Hong Kong South Land and Railway Company, but as very early action

can now be taken, the proposal for dealing with land as a temporary

measure, is now unnecessary.

Kr, Cownie informs me that it is most undesirable te

delay taking action, and judging from the Hong Kong press, the

question of development is a very urgent one. I therefore suggest

that it might facilitate matters if the Hong Kong Government

could state by telegram exactly what further information they require.

It would probably be an advantage if Mr, Cownie and I

called at your office to discuss matters with you, and I should be

much obliged if you would be good enough to arrange for an interview.

I am, Sir,

Your Obedient Servant,

ET. Williams.