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Estern 94 No. 197 C. 56/35 25 OCT 04
Telegram Governor Sir Nathan to Mr. Lyttelton (Received, Colonial Office 1.10 p.m., 25th October, 1904)
Matter most urgent. Crew steam vessel "Pawtry" who signed articles after outbreak of hostilities proceed to Manila and all ports between sixty-five degrees North latitude and sixty degrees South latitude absolutely refuse to proceed to Vladivostock. Cargo of coal. Several points raised of a similar kind to those in connection with "Inkum". Law Officer of the Crown: Have they given legal opinion in that case which I can communicate to Magistrate? Of great importance that we should have guidance.
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