CO129-542-3 Foreshore and Sea-bed Works Bill- correspondence 9-1-1933 - 16-8-1933 — Page 105

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interests and trade. For instance, misgiving is felt

that the Hongkong Government may expropriate some

Chinese wharf owners who are alleged to charge excessive

dues. This, it is feared, would probably lead to

retaliation by the Chinese Government against British

firms in China.

The fears expressed by the China Association, in

our opinion, have real substance and I should be

grateful if you would let me know what the position now

is and whether any further information has been received

from Hongkong.

Yours sincerely,

Cw.Onde