CO129-501-3 Chinese situation- Protection of British subjects of Chinese race 23-10-1926 - 21-12-1927 — Page 103

CONFIDENTIAL (2)

Sir,

Government House,

30 a

103

Hong Kong, 30th December, 1926.

With reference to your despatch confidential

(2) dated 30th December, 1924, concerning the treatment

of Asiatic British subjects by the French authorities in

Indo-China, I have the honour to forward for your

consideration copies of a letter dated 20th September,

1926, from the Consul for France in this Colony on the

subject of the legal status of British subjects of

Chinese race.

2. The Attorney General in submitting draft

replies of which I enclose a copy to the questions in the Consul's letter observes that it must be pointed out to

the Consul that the answers, if sent without reference to

you, must not be taken as binding His Majesty's Govern-

ment in any way. He further points out that as regards the fourth question we are embarrassed here by what is

understood to be the attitude of Australia, South Africa

and Canada.

3. In view of the fact that the matter concerns

other British Colonies as well as Hong Kong, I should be glad to receive your instructions before giving an authoritative reply to the French Consul.

I have, etc.,

The Right Honourable

(Sgd) C. CLEMENTI

Governor, etc.,

Lieutenant Colonel L.C.M.S. Amery, M.P.

etc.,

etc..

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