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Sir:-
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28064 ADMIRALTY.
27th July, 1914.
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In reply to your letter of the 1st instant No.28149,
respecting piracy in the vicinity of Hong Kong, I am
commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to
request that you will inform Secretary Sir E. Grey that
they concur in his proposal to approve the language held
by Sir J. Jordan in his conversation with Admiral Li on
the subject.
I am to add that the naval authorities have been
directed to report as soon as possible any arrangements made
with Admiral li as to naval co-operation.
I am &c.,
The Under Secretary of State,
Foreign Office.
(Signed)
W. Graham Greene.