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NO CONFIDENTIAL.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG, 3rd. March, 1915.
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sir,
11228/15 5
With reference to your cypher telegram of the
9th. January, of which I enclose a paraphrase, I have the honour
to report that the Naval Authorities here are unable to state when the Transport "Basilan" will be released from transport duties. I accordingly telegraphed to you as follows in cypher:-
"Your telegram of the 9th. January. The Naval Authorities are unable to say by what date the S. S. "Basilan" (late "Tennenfels") will be released from transport duties. I suggest that communication be made with the Admiralty."
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Amay
Governor,&c..
HE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LEVIS HARCOURT, M.P.,
&c.,
MC...
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