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We desire, therefore, to draw the attention of

the Cabinet to that agent of the question.

12. In conclusion we would point out that much

progress has already been kede towards the establishont

of the Inrial Chain since the original sanction was

giron. The English and gyptian Stations will commenco

& regular public service in a few weeks. Full

examination of possible sites for the Snglish stution

has been made. Offisara Azə at work in Africa

examining sites for Kanya Oolony and South Africa.

The Fleming doumission has practically concluded

its long investigations into the technical or oblems

involved and its spucifications for construction

tenders are nearly roHČV. Foreign Governments are

being informed by the Pozoign Office of the wevo-lengths

we propose to aripilov. Important tests of valve

transmitters are being parried out by His Majesty's

Signal School at Purtskruth, ud tenders for the supply

of valves has been asked for.

There is no hitob or chatacle whatever to the

rapid progress of the Imperial Chain, and if sanction te new giver to the modifications herein propoeod this vital and urgent Imperial Fork oat proceed at full spect

and the Imperial Chan should be working in two years

or lesa.

We therefore urge that an arrly decision ba given in regard to the proposals we make above, in order that the construction of the stations ray be pressad forward

ta completion without farther delay.

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