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TELA
là Hong Kong
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from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the Govemor
Ong Kong.
rel. cypher
llins 13/8
(Sent 11.45 a.m. 16th August 1923)
Representations have been made by Sir P. Chater
both personally to my self and by official letter as to new 1200 feet graving dock. Further cost according to his estimate is 5 million dollars to complete about 4 years from date of commencement and he asks that Hong Grindle
Kong Government should assist by placing during con- Read 13/8/23 asterton- struction and for 10 years after on deposit with Hong
Smith
Kong and Shanghai Bank necessary amount for construction! getting their fixed deposit receipts. Interest for
by Gore
Devonshire,
at once
1) J.K.S.
15.8.
w to sec
tel, has gone
deposit will be paid at 4%. Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Company would arrange with Bank to advance the money to them on terms to be arranged between Eank and Company.
ay wish to sayiia Majesty's Government will therefore be safeguarded thing privately)
01.Amery, who Es to capital and interest of loan. This proposal appears
Titten to the
8. in support to offer great advantages not only to Colony but to he proposal
ee my minute /whole Empire and to deserve your careful consideration. 3/8.
I shall be glad to learn your attitude. Chater is in
France but returns here next month.
Devonshire
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