CO129-586-13 War Contributions 31-5-1940 - 12-6-1940 — Page 10

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TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hongkong to the

"ecretary of State For the Colonies.

Dated 31st. May 1940,

Received on 31nt. Pay

RECEIVED

3702/40

No. 304.

Your telegram No.111.

31 MAY 1940

C.O. REG

Unofficial members of the;

Legislative Council today at confidentiel

meeting unanimously expressed eager desire to

contribute further

£100,000 from Public Funds

towards the prosecution of the war.

This can be remitted immediately but

Iawait your instructions as the propaganda effect

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to Trears ©

(11) 5.24 %

may require consideration.

public meanwhile,

Decision not made

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