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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Hong Kong.

1st May, 1939.

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Sir,

In continuation of my confidential (2) despatch of

24th April, 1939, I have the honour to forward herewith

the weekly report on the local situation.

I have the honour, etc.,

(Signed) N.L. Smith.

Colonial Secretary.

(for Governor).

The Right Honourable

Malcolm MacDonald, M.P.,

etc.,

etc.,

etc.

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