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OYPHER TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hong Kong to the
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Dated 5th June, 1939. Roceived 12.0 noon 5th June, 1939.
No. 167.
Addressed to Canton 0.64 of 5th June, repeated
to Tokyo No. 50 Secretary of state for the Colonies No. 167
Shanghai No.67. Your telegram No.151 many thanks. I note
that Japanese Consul General has apparently changed his
story.
As regards right of pursuit I am advised that in
international law pursuit over neutral territory is not
legitimate and that the neutral must repulse it if
attempted (precedent sec Oppenheim 4th ddition Volume 2
page 507).
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