SECREI.
Sir,
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG.
26th. March, 1915.
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In continuation of my Secret Despatch of the
11th. March, 1915, I have the honour to transmit the enclosed para- -phrases and translations of cypher and code telegrams exchanged with you on the subject of the Anglo-German Var.
2.
The question of export of prohibited merchandi- -se has been engaging the attention of this Government for so..le time, and I am addressing you in separate Despatches on the various questions raised.
3.
Your code telegrams of 23rd. Karch with regard to Passports, the Prize Ships "Senegaabia" and "Ferd Laeisz" and Certificates of Origin in respect of goods sent by parcel post have been noted and necessary instructions given.
4.
The communication issued by the Admiralty regarding the installation of Light ships in the Biglish Chamel (your code telegram of 23rd. March) will be communicated to the omers or agents of all British ships interested.
The local situation remains unchanged.
5.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,
&C..
&C..
&c...
Governor,c
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