693.0031/4–2949: Telegram

The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Douglas) to the Secretary of State

1661. Received Deptel 1382, April 22. Tomlinson,28 Foreign Office, states decision at highest level required. British apparently particularly worried re application policy Hong Kong and had awaited recent arrival UK trade commissioner that colony in order discuss this aspect.

Foreign Office cannot indicate definite date when final decision possible but will expedite consideration.

Douglas
  1. Frank S. Tomlinson of the Far Eastern Department, British Foreign Office.