Correspondence
MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 352 / 5 / 3
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Title
Correspondence
Shelfmark
MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 352 / 5 / 3
Summary
Correspondence on the continuing anti-foreign demonstrations; Foreign Office and Cabinet policy on defence of the Concessions in China; preparations for the defence and evacuation of the Concessions, hampered by the lack of a nearby strategic base and the refusal of the Japanese to send troops; control of labour disputes in Hong Kong and Canton; proposal to establish an aerodrome at Kai Tak; negotiations over the future administration of the British Concession at Hankow; Clementi's proposal to annexe the New Territories and pursue an aggressive policy towards China.
Correspondents include L.S. Amery, Sir Miles Lampson, O'Malley, and the Consul Generals at Canton and Shanghai.
Date
15-19 Jan 1927
Language
English
Physical extent
105 Leaves
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Collection contents
Hong Kong papers
Correspondence
Correspondence
