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of these goods not in conformity with the terms of
the prohibition to export Arms to China is out of the
question.
By instruction of my Government I have the hon-
our to inform Your Excellency of the foregoing and
to beg that the British Authorities at Hong Kong may
receive the necessary instructions with regard to
the matter.
With the highest respect, ac.,
4. Eckardstein.
(For the German Ambassador),
(signed)