CO129-509-6 Recruitment of Chinese labour in Hong Kong for work in North Borneo and Spanish guinea... 27-3-1928 - 27-12-1928 — Page 42

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of State for the Colonies.

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Telegram from the 0.A. G. of Hong Kong to the Secretary

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Dated 20th September, 1928.

(Received Colonial Office 12.36 p.m. 20th September, 1928.)

Addressed to Secretary of State for the Colonies

repeated to Peking No. 26. My telegram of 17th September

Spanish agent reports that in view of coolies awaiting

shipment in Tientsin he is negotiating for purchase of

stemmer to ply under non British flag. Negotiations

nearing completion but will be discontinued in favour of

British charter if permitted.

Urgent reply requested.

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