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that delay in obtaining shipment of these goods will doubtless
result in a great increase of freight expenses.
The Department of State instructed the Consuls at
both Canton and Hong Kong to approach the appropriate
authorities with a view to rendering all possible assistance
in effecting the release of shipment of the above mentioned
goods.
On October 23rd the Department of State received a
oablegram from the Consul at Hong Kong stating that His
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Majesty's Authorities claimed that Kahl's case was involving
extensive ramifications which were being investigated under
instructions from the Government in London and that prompt
aotion bad been promised.
In view of the circumstances which are set forth above
and of the affidavit of Mr. Kahl to which reference is made,
Mr. Page ventures to request that Sir Edward Grey will be
good enough to issue such instructions as are necessary in
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