CO129-613-1 Seminary of Dominican Fathers- Rosary Hill 7-4-1948 - 11-10-1949 — Page 76

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above which seem to be more appropriate to His Majesty's Government. However, I imagine it would be extremely difficult to attempt a apportionment between the two Governments and that in any case, it would involve a quite disproportionate amount of labour to the result

achieved.

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I propose to reply to Mr.Zimmerman on these lines,rcferring so far as concerns Hong Kong, to the burdens already boarne by that Government, and saying that both we and the War Office would be extremely grateful if the Red Cross would accept this liability finally. But before doing so I should be grateful for any comments you may have in view of your close assoc.ation with the activities of the Red Cross in the past.

I should be grateful if you would return the original enclosures with your reply.

Yours sincerely,

Gd b. ER Darly