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co-operation between the Hongkong Government and His Majesty's Consul-General at Canton during the strike left something to be desired. It is evident that the closest co-operation and constant inter-communication between the two is essential. I am therefore to suggest that it is desirable that standing instructions should be given by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Governor of Pongkong and by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to His Majesty's Consul-General at Canton that they should communicate at all times fully and frequently with each other on all subjects of common interest and that they should meet frequently with that end in view, So long as there may be a government at Canton which is not recognised by His Majesty's Government the Gove mor cannot of course visit the port. It would appear desirable, however, that subordinate officiels of the Hongkong Government should do So. The Consul-General on the other hand, in Lord Balfour's opinion, should pay frequent visits to Hongkong with the assurance that such visits are welcome.
4. A copy of a despatch which is being addressed to His Majesty's Ambassador at Washington regarding the assistance rendered by the United States Consul-General and some of the American community at Hongkong during the strike, is also enclosed herewith.
I am,
sir,
Your obedient Servant,
6.Welled
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