CO129-581-2 Leave and pension regulations 27-1-1939 - 16-1-1940 — Page 27

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12. We do not wish to be understood as speaking of

Indeed, we would rather

the above possible course with approval.

in this connection draw attention to the manifest solicitude for existing rights shown by the Committee appointed by the Secretary of State on the 28th May, 1934, to consider the whole question of widows' and orphans' pensions, an attitude which is in marked contrast to that of the Hong Kong Government in the present case.

13. I am writing this letter on behalf of the

signatories to the joint letter of the 24th November, 1938.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

(

Sir Joseph Kemp )