CO129-579-11-1 Sino-Japanese War- seizure of unauthorized wireless transmitting apparatus 13-2-1939 - 7-5-1940 — Page 105

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Then, too, it was Dr. Kung who got the right for air

traffic between Burma and China granted to Imperial Airways

when it had already been promised to Eurasia by the

Minister of Communications. The Foreign Office (London)

also applied pressure through me in that regard.

It must not be forgotten also that the Generalissimo

agreed to the fortifications of South China (including the

Pearl River) being erected in conformity with Hong Kong's

defence plan. I applied for British officers to do that

work, and the request was granted. The Japanese agression

prevented it being started.

Then, in May last, when the Ambassador was conversing

with the Generalissimo, I mentioned that Hong Kong's problem

in the event of war was man power. The Generalissimo turned

to the Ambassador, and, without any hesitation said "I will

send from 100,000 to 200,000 troops and place them at the

disposal of the Hong Kong military officials."

These points merely emphasize the spirit that

exists, and I would not like to see it disturbed. That is

why I hope the authorities will be able to deal with this

case with a fine. If not, then they should arrest David so

that innocent men should not suffer.

I personally have no standing in Hong Kong and am

unable to say anything to anyone about this matter. I could

speak to the Ambassador, of course, but he is not here. Even

then I could only suggest that he use his good offices to

have the problem dealt with so that Sino-British relations

be not affected.

The authorities are right in suppressing all

wireless stations, and they are not to be blamed for being

exasperated in this case. So I have nothing to say on that

score at all. His Excellency the Governor mentioned the

subject to me last April, I think, but I do not know if the