CO129-574-8 Centenary anniversary of the occupation of Hong Kong 13-9-1938 - 10-1-1939 — Page 4

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I agree with the action proposed by the Gentleman,

but you should feel free.

Jom. 30.9.

I love to duke not used to say very much after

P

Mr. Gent.

As a matter of interest, what is briefly the history of the occupation of Hong Kong in 1841? The C.O. List (page 326) merely states that Hong Kong, then a desolate island sparsely inhabited by fishermen, was ceded to Great Britain in January, 1841, and that the cession was confirmed by the Treaty of Nankin in August, 1842.

When we have occasion to make a submission to the King, it would be desirable, I think, to include some statement regarding the historical facts.

As the international situation in Europe has changed so much since you wrote your minute, do you still wish to hold this up? In any event, ought we not, before we take a decision as to action, consult the Foreign Office?

1.10.38.

Thanks. It is a good story; it is not surprising that the Chronicler is so discreetly brief.

Nowell

Sun Morri

Sin C Parkinson

Car

A note is attached. The prospects of a settlement under peaceful conditions in China are still obscured, and a recognition of ... by Gt Britain is ...

6157

do not know

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I agree with the action proposed by the Gentleman,but you should feel free.Jom. 30.9.I love to duke not used to say very much afterPMr. Gent.As a matter of interest, what is briefly the history of the occupation of Hong Kong in 1841? The C.O. List (page 326) merely states that Hong Kong, then a desolate island sparsely inhabited by fishermen, was ceded to Great Britain in January, 1841, and that the cession was confirmed by the Treaty of Nankin in August, 1842.When we have occasion to make a submission to the King, it would be desirable, I think, to include some statement regarding the historical facts.As the international situation in Europe has changed so much since you wrote your minute, do you still wish to hold this up? In any event, ought we not, before we take a decision as to action, consult the Foreign Office?1.10.38.Thanks. It is a good story; it is not surprising that the Chronicler is so discreetly brief.NowellSun MorriSin C ParkinsonCarA note is attached. The prospects of a settlement under peaceful conditions in China are still obscured, and a recognition of ... by Gt Britain is ...6157do not know
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Impre with the action proposed bythr Gent,4but you showerfee.Jom. 30.9. love duke not used to say vary much aflêrPMr. Gent.As a matter of interest, what is briefly the history of the occupation of Hong Kong in 1841? The C.O. List (page 326) merely states that Hong Kong, then a desolate island sparsely inhabited by fishermen, was ceded to Great Britain in January, 1841, and that the cession was confirmed by the Treaty of Nankin in August, 1842.mission to the King, it would be desirable, I think, to include some statement regarding the historical facts.When we have occasion to make a sub-As the international situation in Europe has changed so much since you wrote your minute, do you still wish to hold this up? In any event, ought we not, before we take a decision as to action, consult the Foreign Office?1.10.38.Thanks It Malo story; it is not surprising that thCronisti so discreetly brief,NowellSun MorriSin C ParkinsonCarA notHanofautsiAnd toH.K.cided toGt Butain isww attached. The prospects of a settlement peaceful conditions in still obscured, a rechichon of Chinaare6157do not know
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Impre with the action proposed bythr Gent,

4

but you shower

fee.

Jom.

30.9.

love duke not used to say vary much aflêr

P

Mr. Gent.

As a matter of interest, what is briefly the

history of the occupation of Hong Kong in 1841? The

C.O. List (page 326) merely states that Hong Kong, then

a desolate island sparsely inhabited by fishermen, was

ceded to Great Britain in January, 1841, and that the

cession was confirmed by the Treaty of Nankin in

August, 1842.

mission to the King, it would be desirable, I think, to

include some statement regarding the historical facts.

When we have occasion to make a sub-

As the international situation in Europe has

changed so much since you wrote your minute, do you

still wish to hold this up? In any event, ought we

not, before we take a decision as to action, consult

the Foreign Office?

1.10.38.

Thanks

It

Malo

story; it is not surprising that th

Cronisti so

discreetly brief,

Nowell

Sun Morri

Sin C Parkinson

Car

A not

Han

of

auts

i

And to

H.K.

cided to

Gt Butain

is

ww

attached.

The prospects

of a settlement

peaceful conditions in

still obscured, a

rechichon of

China

are

6157

do not

know

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