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Decypher.
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POL VEICAL.
Sir J. Jordan. (Peking) Jaatry 25th.1916.
D. 2.20.3.m. Jeimery 95th.1916.
R. 3.10.0.m. J'alary 25th.1916.
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China.
Japanese proposals respecting German intrigues in
General Aokt who was formerly Japanese military
attaché in China arrived recently in Shanghai on a mission
which has been subject of considerable speculation.
Yesterday he called with Japanese Consul General
on his Majesty's Consul General at Shanghai end stated
he was sent by Japanere Goverment to investigate enemy
platting in China. He asked to see confidential Dossier
ca the subject and His Majesty's Consul General enquires
if he may comply with request.
Japenece Minister has no officiel information about
Genoral Acki's missica but rathers that livestigation of
enemy intriguos is one of its objecte.
I shall be glad to receive your instructions and
preme that in the event of compliance it will be
necessary to eliminate all matters reflecting upon
Japanese.
Reported to Tokia.
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