INWARD TELEGRAM
TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES
165-
44
Cypher (0.T.P.)
FROM HONG KONG (Sir A. Grantham)
D. 26th April, 1948. R. 26th
11.55 hrs.
(36)
KOST IMMEDIATE
No, 423 Secret
Following personal for Caine.
Begins.
I am being strongly pressed by Unofficial Members of the Executive Council for a statement in amplification of war expenditure settlement and in particular to make public the understanding confirmed in my telegram No. 406 regarding claims referred to therein, Until this is made publie Unofficials do not feel at liberty to welcome His Majesty's Government's generosity in the terms it merite.
As the Legislative Council at which Unofficial Members intend to speak meets Wednesday 28th April, I would appreciate earliest possible reply.
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