CO129-574-8 Centenary anniversary of the occupation of Hong Kong 13-9-1938 - 10-1-1939 — Page 19

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DIEU

ET MON

DROIT

Đang trong

overnment Hoɑse

1st November, 1938.

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My dear Cowell,

Many thanks for your letter 53952/38

of October 18th about the celebration of the centenary

of Hong Kong.

The only aspect of the matter which calls

for any haste is, of course, the question whether

His Majesty will be good enough to approve the suggestion

that the central point of the centenary ceremonies should

be the unveiling of his statue. I have no idea how

long it would take for such a work to be executed, more

especially when regard is had to the immense demands

upon the King's time; but apart from the time required

for the actual sculpture work there is the choice of the

sculptor, the arrangement of the contract and ultimately

the transportation and erection of the statue. In

view of these points and in order to avoid any danger

H. R. COWELL, ESQ., C.M.G.,

COLONIAL OFFICE,

LONDON, S.W.1.