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REG 31 JAN 181
TELEGRAM
The Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of
State for the Colonies,
(Dated 31st January
Received Colonial Office 2.34 p.m. 31st January, 1918)
4.0 3737 With reference to your telegram of 23rd January
contracts leaving Hong Kong with the men it was stipulated free food on voyage but states definitely not in East Africa. Accommodation free. Clothing not mentioned. Artisans in
Mesopotamia under similar contract subject to payment of
fine contract binds them to obey all general and special rules and orders issued to and in force during period of employment.
MAY.