Correspondence, 1-12 Dec 1929
Correspondence on intention of Chinese Government to abolish extra-territoriality, and possible British reactions to this; military report; request from Foreign Ministry of Peking Government for transfer of arms back to Yunnanfu, via Hong Kong; military and naval reports; continuation of blockade of West River; British Garrison in China for 1930 to be six battalions; Clementi advises strengthening Naval forces to provide protection for British residents if campaign for extra-territoriality turns violent; reports on situation in Canton, where a move against Chiang Kai-shek seems to be organised; military reports on fighting at Ichang, leading to evacuation of foreigners, and an anti-Nationalist movement in Nanking; British ship attacked by pirates in Bias Bay; evacuation of British and American women from Nanking; discussion on details of new draft Hong Kong and China Trade and Customs Agreement; report on military situation regarding Canton, which Wang Ching-wei apparently expects to capture soon; military and naval reports, including presence of Wang Ching-wei in Hong Kong, and battle 30 miles north east of Canton; victory over Iron Army claimed by Canton; political report on advisability of not permitting the establishment of a branch of the Kuomintang in Hong Kong, and on a conference held in Hong Kong between the Secretaries for Chinese Affairs in Hong Kong, Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States [with the minutes, Item 1].
Dates
- Creation: 1-12 Dec 1929
Extent
85 leaves + 1 item
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MSS. Ind. Ocn. s. 352 / 16 / 1
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