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British Consulate, Re 4 MAR 15
San Juan P.R.
January 26th, 1915.
sir,
The Treasury Department at Washington having
decided that the Steamer "K.D.3" formerly British
steamer "Farn" is a German prize and tender to the
belligerent fleet, the captain of said vessel was
notified that he would have to leave this port within
24 hours or intern, which latter was done yesterday
at 10.30 a.m.
The custody of the ship, prize crew and officers
were turned over to Lieut. Col. W. P. Burnham U.S.A.
commanding the United States Military forces in Porto
Rico and instructions given to release the 22 Chinese
members of the crew, subject to Immigration regulations.
Said members are at present enjoying shore leave
and staying at a hotel costing 3/- per diem, with the
exception of two (from Hongkong) who are in the
The Right Honourable
Sir Edward Grey, Bart., K.G.
H.M.Principal Secretary of State
for Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Office.
London.
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