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(120472) Wt48360/0584 3/40 5,000 pads JC&SLtd 51-6396
SECRET.
From
Sulei
INDEXED
F
MESSAGE.
C. in C. China.
Naval Cypher D by W/T.
EKW.
3481
E
24/JUN 15
IN 252
RECEIVED:-
DATE
21.3.40.
TIME
2255.
Addressed
Admiralty, repcated 7.0.C.Singapore, Malaya 380, Commodore 1/6 Hongkong
130. In view of present rather dangerous situation in Far East unless it is considered inadvisable I intend to proceed to Singapore in H..S. KANIMELA leaving Hong Kong 25th June or 26th June or at once if situation det vicrates. I may call in at Karranh Bay en route to discuss matter with French Admiral. H..S. DAUNTLESS is remaining at Saigon till situation is clearer as her presence will have a struding effect. H..S. KAHIMBLA reduce seagoing
Squadron based Hongkong to 2 A..O's and these would be Bent South inmediately if when situation alters for worse. I have abandoned patrol off coast of Jepar protem.
I have every indication French Admiral will remain by ally whatever happens in Europe.
1155/21
Advance copy to Ops. U.W. R.
0.1.C.
1st Lord.
1st S. L.
V.0.N.S.
A.C.H.S. (F)
P.A.S.(S)
C.S.0. to 1st S..
026. (1;1
O.D. (3
0.1.0.(2)
D.S.D.9. M. (2)
D.N.I. (4)
D. of P. (3)
I.P. (3)
Admiral Bellairs
File X.
M. 36
ADDITIONAL CIRCULATION BY M.
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