CO129-493 - Governor Sir Clementi - 1926 [6-8] — Page 357

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entertained, and we reject this condition here and now.

We are emphatic on this point as our determination, is'fixed.

MR.

CHEN: That, then practically finishes ur sccond proposal.

MR. BRENAN : Yes, we emphatically reject the second proposal as far as it concurns the payment of compensation.

MR. CHEN:

The Chinese delogation has now mode two proposals: (a) the International Enquiry which the British delegation wish to hold over without rejecting, and (b) an alternative proposal which is rejected. Can the British delegation on their side make any contribution towards a settlement?

MR. Komp: It is to the mutual interest of both parties to put on end to the boycott at the earliest possible moment. Trade will flourish at once, rovinue will flow into the coffers of both governments, and firmer relations will again be established. It is a matter of importance that we should resume normal relations without delay. Stop the boycott und Leave other differences für discussion later. W realise that the prosperity of Hong Kong end the Liang-Kuang are bound up together, we would like to develop the province of Kuang-tung in sumo w.y which will be of mutual benefit. We would like

to make a loan for this purpose in order to show the good-

1 tht we feel and always have felt for that province.

WR.

J

EEG:

Will you please develop further the loun idea?

it would take a considur.ble time to settle all

Di wut of all we would have to agreç un the

abidele u the loan. The development of Whampoa has occurred

This woul: be subject ti our both being satisfied

tha: a oc ́10 10

sound from the engineering point of view is

possible at a rupsenable cust.

باید

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