CO129-540-13 Proposal by Chinese Government to establish vice-consulate in Hong Kong 6-6-1932 - 30-12-1932 — Page 8

u agree to the extent that I think it

n ssible that, if a Chinese Consul were ap-

pointed to kong kong, his activities could

readily be restricted, though the restriction

would probably lead to constant friction.

ut so far I have seen no adequate ground for

overriding the strong hostility of the .A.

ovt. to the proposed appointment. The position

of the overnment of China is so unstable,

and its control over Canton so shadowy, that

I see no ground whatever for treating its

requests as if they were made by a stable

government with which we were in established

relations. I should certainly refuse to

be hurried in the matter, since in any event

we could not take such a strong step as to

ignore the

overnor's opposition in the

absence of the S.of S.

In the circumstances I would not propose

an immediate conference, particularly in the

absence of Sir.Shuckburgh, but would send

copy of the telegram to oreign Office

asking that the views expressed may receive

serious consideration.

Joper.

Hollowell

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