Mr.Martin 26.11.29 Mr.Gent 26.
Mr. Ellis 28.f.s.
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PARAPHRASE
TELEGRAM from the Secretary of State for the Colonies
to the Governor of Hong Kong.
(Sent 3.30 p.m., 28th November, 1929)
This is Secret and refers to your despatch
of 21st October Confidential regarding Canton Hankow Railway. It had been the intention to explain to you the position of the China Consortium in relation to the use of Boxer Indemnity Funds. Reconsideration has however been given to H.M. Government's Policy regarding these funds in connexion with Consortium rights and I am unable at present to notify you of any decision come
to in the matter.
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