The U. S. appear to have three consular
representatives in Hong Kong,
& are in
OL
position to satisfy themselves, if they desire.
But
? as proposed.
Bove
Arc
9.12.14
9. 14. 14
I showed and shlyan
" Adrisale & get corroboratio
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by hit. consul
Threaten retaliation
9.12.14
atonce
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9.12.14
)
Paraphrase.
375
Telegram. The Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State
for the Colonies.
(Received Colonial Office 6.56 p.m.15th December 1914)
December 15th.
Report referred to in your cypher telegram of
December 9th has no foundation. The United States
Consul General has telegraphed to his Government to
inform the German Government that as the result of
investigation he finds that there is no truth in the
report. Despatch follows by mail.
MAY.
!