CO129-560-17 Kowloon- expropriation of Chinese property 6-1-1937 - 4-9-1937 — Page 78

increasing and the relations of the local authorities at

Canton with the authorities of Hongkong are becoming more and

more cordial, it is highly desirable that any possible ground

for misunderstanding on either side should be removed.

I am

sure that you will join your efforts with mine in bringing this

desire into fruition and thus venture to suggest that the

Governor of Hongkong be persuaded to drop his plan of

evacuation and that, further, such steps be taken as will

permit Chinese officials to resume jurisdiction in Kowloon

City in accordance with the Convention of 1898. As regards

the park plan which seems to be responsible for the order of

evacuation, I have reason to believe that Chinese officials

and individuals will be willing to do all they can to lay out

a public park in the City which will enhance the value of its

surroundings. It is sincerely hoped that you will give these

suggestions your favourable consideration and strong support.

Yours sincerely

(Signed) HSU MO.