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and they

would in fact represent a bigger Chinese

element since the size of the Legislative Council

and it would secure a

itself would be reduced;

European majority of 8 and possibly 9- that is the 5 Official Members, the 2 European non-Official Members,

and the Chairman of the Harbour Trust. The Mayor is

likely at first to be a European but might well be a

Chinese later.

12. The re was considerable discussion as to whether

or not the 7 Unofficial Members should all be drawn by

election from the Municipal Council. It was thought

that in practice this did not produce the best results,

but on the other hand no suggestions were forthcoming as

to what other bodies might be able to nominate or elect

representatives. This again was a matter which it was

recognised would need very considerable thought.

13. The suggestions recorded above represented "first

thoughts" only and those who attended undertook to

consider the subject further before the next meeting.

Far Eastern Department,

1st May, 1945.

A. M. R.