to cause an enquiry to be made locally into
the whole question, in the hope that it will result in a report which will bring out all
the arguments on either side, and will so
balance strict equity with considerations
of public policy as to satisfy the Chinese
community that they are being treated fairly.
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will agree.
Before coming to a definite
decision, however, I shall be glad to have your
further views on the matter, Meanwhile, the
petitioners should be informed that I am in
communication with you, and hope to be able to
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HONGKONG.
Confidentiale (2)
Sir,
DOWNING STR3 1.
12 February, 1927.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receip of your despatch No.387 of the 1st September, 1926. submitting your views on the policy of the lengkong Governsent in the matter of land resumption in the New Territories.
With regard to the question of the interpretation of the convention of 1898, i have carefully considered your views in consultation with ay
legal advisers. i am adivised that, from a lagal point of view, the interpretation placed upon it in paragraph 5 of my despatch No.450 of the 26th Koventer 1925 is
the correct one, and that to adopt your version would be to risk an accusation of violating the terms of the Convention. However, for the reasons which you adʼlume, I do not wish to press this interpretation, and i ma
prepared to agree to your proce-ding on the assumption that the Colonial Govement has power to soquire land in the New Territoria for any nublic purpose on payment of a fair price.
3. i regret however that i am unable to concur
QOYSRBOR, CIR
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