Correspondence
MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 352 / 13 / 4
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Title
Correspondence
Shelfmark
MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 352 / 13 / 4
Summary
Correspondence on proposals for new water supply system in Hong Kong; opposition of Commander-in-Chief towards Chinese troops carrying arms if transported on British ships, with which Lampson agrees; Lampson against allowing Chinese to have more anti-piracy launches; Amery approves grant towards Hong Kong University; Brenan in favour of approving additional anti-piracy launches, so Lampson advises informing other Powers; political report, with New Kwangsi, Bulletin No.1, July 1928 [item 1]; discussion on gambling at dog races in Shanghai, and attitude of British authorities towards it; information requested on background of John W. Nind Smith, now in Nanking as founder of Anglo-Chinese Trade Alliance; political report; appointment of West River Shipping Commission by Hong Kong Government; details given of J.W.N. Smith, once Professor of Education at Hong Kong University; report of capture of Miss Tobin of the Church Missionary Society by brigands near Chinping; refusal by Amery to sanction transport by British ships of emigrants from Chinese ports; permission granted by Amery for provision of new water supply in Hong Kong, and construction of cross-harbour pipe lines; reported intention of Nanking Government to negotiate for a settlement regarding Macao, and request from Portuguese for British support.
Date
1 Aug-28 Sep 1928
Language
English
Physical extent
77 leaves + 1 item
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Collection contents
Hong Kong papers
Correspondence
Correspondence
