Mr.
Mr.
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Under Secretary of State Foreign Office
MINUTE.
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Hongkong
13 August 1894
I am directed by the Marquess of Ripon
"Telegram 13 August. Request you to inform the
Mr. Fairfield.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Meade.
Mr. Buxton.
Marquess of Ripon.
13/8 and 14:34/11
It has been reported by the Governor of Hongkong that the following telegram was received from the Messageries Maritimes Saigon: "Rice to Japan Contraband of war.
Please send instructions at once. Will greatly affect trade of Hongkong if allowed." Hope