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Any further communication on this subject should be addressed to—
The Secretary.
War Office,
London, S.W..
and the following number quoted.
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War Office,
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No.83/1395.
(1.0.5).
London, S.W.
24th August, 1914.
sir,
I am commanded by the Army Council to tranoult for
the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies
a copy of a paraphrased telegram from the Censor at Hong
Kong on the subject of telegrame addressed to or receivod
from alien enemies. From this it would appear that the
Censor at Hong Kong has received directions from the
Governor to allow telegrams between enemy and British firms
or in certain circumstances, between enemy and enemy firms
to pass without hindrance, if clear and straightforward.
I am to say that these instructions are not in
accordance with the approved regulations for the Censorship
and would appear to grant exceptional facilities for trading
with the enemy.
The Council would be glad if steps could be taken
to bring the regulations for the censorship in Hong Kong in conformity with the regulations in Great Britain and the
Dominions.
·
The Under-Secretary of State,
Colonial office.
I am,
sir,
Your obedient servant,
nn Cubitt.
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