CO129-560-17 Kowloon- expropriation of Chinese property 6-1-1937 - 4-9-1937 — Page 38

included safeguards against unhealthy conditions and

infection, in addition to restrictions as to the presence

of Chinese troops; the erection of wireless telegraph

stations or buildings to interfere with flying; control

of broadcasting or any form of wireless communication;

and extradition of undesirables.

Mr. Cowell said that military requirements must

necessarily be pretty comprehensive and that it appeared

that any limitation of British jurisdiction within the

boundaries of the colony might easily be inconsistent

with military requirements for its defence.

Sir A. Caldecott reiterated his opinion that

if we once gave up jurisdiction in the city of Kowloon

this would constitute a serious threat to the maintenance

of the colony of Hong Kong.

Mr. Cowell pointed out that if this were

admitted any question of reversing previous policy and

admitting Chinese jurisdiction would clearly have to be

decided by the Cabinet.

Sir A. Caldecott suggested that the walls

should be preserved but that the four remaining hovels

in the city should be cleared and that a park should be

created there. If the Chinese Government continued to

object, then the new Governor, when he went out to

Hong Kong, might suggest that the park should be styled

the