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I think myself, that with practically every nation

striving to accomplish this work, that it cannot be long

before the problem is solved.

4.

Local Broadcasting.

I have, with the receiving

gear lent me from Hong Kong, been able to listen to the

British and Foreign Programmes nightly, and am struck by

two points, one being the superiority of British Broad-

casting over all other, and secondly the immense political and educational possibilities which Broadcasting provide.

The words of the motto which appears under the British

Broadcasting Corporation's coat of arms which reads

"Nation shall speak peace unto Nation" might well receive thoughtful consideration. As regards Hong Kong the small sum

necessary to commence a service would I think, not only

bring in a very ample return, but would in time assist in

a better understanding between the Eastern and Western mind. I consider that the question of programme which has hitherto caused misgivings, can be overcome with the aid of electric- ally recorded and translated records which are now available, plus the assistance of the University and Education Depart-

ments. By commencing say next winter, a "listeners" would be created and interest aroused preparatory to and ready for the ultimate service which will emanate from England.

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5. Short Wave Telegraphy. I visited the Post Office experimental station at Dolles' Hill and had the advantage of discussing this matter with the Post Office Experts, the drawback to shortwave working is the loss of signal strength

through gading. This difficulty it is suggested can be

considerably reduced by using multiple receiving stations. The Chief Engineer (Wireless) of the Post Office has given me very full details of the experiments carried out in the latest forms of reception and transmission which is of the

TYPE "Beam" but of an infinitely more simple and less costly

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design than used in the Imperial Stations. A

simple system of Short wave working has been in

use at Hong Kong for communication with Manilla

and has I believe paid for itself already.

There

is, I think, no question of ultimate superiority

of, this system over cables from a financial

point of view, and as unrestricted competition

with the cable companies is not desirable, it

appears fortunate that as far as Hong Kong is

concerned, the competition is in Government

hands and can therefore be applied in a reasonable

manner to ensure an equitable service to the

public.

END

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

뚜

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office,

LONDON. S.W.1.

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