Why we should not see before we object, send copies to yours of Hongkong, Straits and Labuan, confidentially.
I presume the German Govt will be kept informed by the F.O of our proceedings, as hitherto we appear to have acted in concert with them.
R&R. 21/4/75.
M. Ruckel's defalcation is an ugly business: I think Rullals' procedure is of very doubtful expediency as it will reopen Lane's claims to three islands.
W. Lagard 27th
8. Dec. Germany has done the same.
Further communication will rest with Lund till fate of Dr. Ruchtel's defalcation is settled.
Two telegrams might be sent.
U22/4 Read. I should doubt this.
Expedient of making conventions with these Islands after having taken steps to untie the Successionments of Spain in these Islands should be glad to see.
I think this is in the right direction and Jarveld's doing nothing to discourage the course they suggest for the Himlges.
22.4.75
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