CO129-553-5 Japanese activities in Macao and Canton 31-1-1935 - 22-11-1935 — Page 170

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1- FEB 1959

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C. O. REGY

-CHIR TELEGRA. from the Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary

of State for the Colonies.

169 END

Dateu 31st January. Received 8.53 a.m. 1st January 1935.

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No, 29.

Following from the Traue Commissioner to Peking begins:

Addressed to Peking No.3. of the 31st January repeated to Commercial

Counsellor repeated to the Colonial Office by the Governor.

Consul General's informant was Gellion Managing Director Macao

Electric Light Works and Principal British Resident for 20 years.

We three met in (? group omitted). Gellion said he had come to

convey information at the urgent request of the Governor of Macao,

It appears that Japanese dentist Dr. Kada believed to be secret agent

has (corrupt group) that he would petition on behalf of unknown

erect

principals to (corrupt group) waterworks on Government ownership

terms and Governor though opposed (? groups omitteu) he may be

instructed by Lisbon to accept because of Traue Agreement.

Vada also offered steumer service in order to assist in inuustrialisa-

tion. He had in recent months m de proposals for alcohol sugar

plant. Gellion anu associates have offered to take over waterworks

under an (corrupt group) company but cannot raise funus owing to

depression and uncertainty. I aiscussed the matter with the

Manager of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bunk who said he could not

advance money unless guaranteeu by H., Governent or liong Kong

Government, I believe position as stated to be substantially true,

that Japan in initiating plan of economic penetration in the South

China area, anu that we are being offereu opportunity to counter it.

and

I have fully informed Governor of Hong kong, G.0.0./Naval & uthorities

who are informing Communuer in Chief.

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