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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 alre dy. 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 a plied in a reasonable
manner to ensure an equitable service to the
public.
END
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
The Under Secretary of State,
Colonial Office,
LONDON. S.W.1.
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