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Sir,
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
626187998
HONG KONG.
205
13th February, 1939.
With reference to your confidential
despatch dated the 18th of January, 1939, I have
the honour to forward herewith for your information
copies of a telegram from the Consul-General, Canton,
(No.34 to me) dated the 7th of February and my reply
to him dated the 10th of February.
2.
I trust that the action taken by me will
have your concurrence. It was in accordance with the
advice of the Commander-in-Chief, China Station, and
the Attorney-General, to which I adhered fully.
3. A copy of these documents has been sent to
His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador in China at Shanghai.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
SD.) G. A. S. NORTHCOTE
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.,
:
&C.,
&c.,
&C.
Governor.
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