F 2104/2104/10.
Sir,
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POREION OFFICE,
S..1.
6th March, 1939.
With reference to Colonial Office letter 3838/40/39 of
the 2nd March, I am directed by Viscount Halifax to state
that he concurs in the view of the Governor of Hong Kong that
the Japanese authorities would be likely to take strong
exception to our allowing the Chinese to take refuge in
British territory whenever their wireless set was in danger
of seizure, and to emerge again hen the danger was past.
In these circumstances he would suggest that, in fairness to
the Chinese, they should first be warned of the step ilis
Excellency proposes to take, and that he should then make the
necessary regulations to put a stop to their activities.
Lord Halifax considers that it will be sufficient to convey
the warning to the Chinese in charge of the wireless set and
that it is not desirable to take the matter up with the
Chinese Government.
The Under-Secretary of State,
Colonial Office.
I am,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
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