CO129-502-4 Acquisition of Kai Tak for an aerodrome- provision of funds 11-1-1927 - 12-5-1927 — Page 15

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Secretary of State.

In view of present situation in China,

and of the importance of establishing an aerodrome

without delay, I hardly like to telegraph as

proposed. I would prefer to say:-

"Your telegram 1st February.

Acquisition

of land for aerodrome. Please see Commodore's

telegram to Admiralty No.97. As matter of

urgency I approve expenditure of £4000 and

work being put in hand forthwith. Please

report if in addition to the £4000 expenditure

will be necessary in order to carry out

Commodore's proposals and if so what amount.

As regards cost of subsequent stages in the

establishment of complete aerodrome this will

have to be considered later. Please furnish

me with any details you can give me as to the

amounts that will be involved".

I have spoken to Mr. Ellis, and explained to him the objections I see to telegraphing as in

draft.

(Intd.) S.H.W.

7. 2. 27.

As proposed by Sir S.W.

(Intd.) L.S.A. 7/2.

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