In my comment 567 to Admiralty on H.M. Ambassador Tokyo's telegram 1187 to Foreign office I stated (with reference to south China Coast generally) that "the suggestion that Japanese Naval Authorities

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG,

198

13th February, 1939.

Sir,

In continuation of my confidential despatch of

6th February, 1939, I have the honour to forward herewith

the weekly report on the local situation.

I have, etc.,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

MALCOLM MacDONALD, M. F.,

etc.,

etc.,

etc.

(SGD)

N.L. SMITH.

Colonial Secretary

(For Governor).

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