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

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Mr lowell agrees that wel And now await further informon requested from H. K. 24/2

report from the Governor of Hong Long we can hardly

express any further views.

Ferhaps r. Looker might be informed that

the Secretary of State is awaiting a report from the

Governor upon this subject, anu that a further

letter will be sent to him when the report has been

received and considered.

The queson

76.2.33

Valder

Palder

16·2·33

hen the opposition to this ill first

developed, it was based mainly on the fear

that it would be used as a precedent for

legislation in China. r Swire, in a discussion

with me, affected not to fear that the pro-

visions would be used harshly in ong kong,

but insisted that similar provisions in

Chinese law could and would be used to destroy

foreign trade and capital.

It has subsequently become evident that

there is strong opposition to the grant of

such wide powers even in ong kong.

"he oard of 'rade had no observations to

offer on the ill, but while awaiting the

overnor ́s report we might send them the sub-

sequent correspondence and ask to what ext ent

they consider the criticisms justified.

Bee of Blate

& Glowwell

19.2.33 Mrs. 17/2/33

you will see that the fecerner