CO129-503-8 Treatment of Asiatic British subjects by French Authorities in Indo-China 30-12-1926 - 20-10-1927 — Page 52

NO CONFIDENTIAL(2).

H

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

HONGKONG. 30th December, 1926.

FO 58187/24

Enclosure 1.

Enclosure 2.

Sir,

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 Goverment 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.

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.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

3.

I have the honour to be,

Sir

Your most obedient/ humble servent,

LIEUTENANT COLONEL L. C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,

&c.,

&c.,

&c.

Lovers

Governor, &c.