CO129-501-4 Chinese situation- correspondence concerning Shamoan steamship service- running between Hong Kong and Canton 8-1-1927 - 27-7-1927 — Page 26

Sir,

M.3751/26.

16th December, 1926.

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5608/26

With reference to your letter S.28426, dated

13th January, 1926, I am commanded by My Lords Commission-

ers of the Admiralty to transmit herewith copy of

correspondence which has been received through the

Commodore, Hong Kong, relating to the expenses arising

from the S.S."TUNG ON" prior to 25th July, 1925.

Although it appeared desirable that the Hong

Kong Government should bear a share of the cost of the

Naval Officers and crew of "TUNG O", the proportion

which the Admiralty suggested and which the Treasury

annroved, viz. one-half, was quite arbitrary.

It will be seen that the proportion of one-

half leads to a claim on the Hong Kong Government of

£205.10.1d (1,843 dollars 89 cents). The Colonial

Government on the other hand, offer to make a payment

,

of 876 dollars 45 cents. In view of the small amount

involved, and in the interests of harmonious local

relations, My Lords desire to modify Their claim and to

accept the amount offered by the Colonial Government.

I am to request the sanction of the Lords Commissioners

of the Treasury to this course.

The Secretary,

H.M.Treasury.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

(Sgd.) Alex Flirt.