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Paraphrase of telegram from the Secretary of State for
the Colonies to the Governor of Hong Kong.
(Sent, 6.30 p.m. 20th August, 1923.)
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His Majesty's Minister Peking reports to Foreign
tt 20office you have informed him that you would consider
yourself justified in surrendering to Canton Government
the Salt Administrations revenue launch"Suviam" if it
were not removed in order to avoid risk of forcible
Beizure by Canton authorities.
Crindle at once.
Ausa
4PLE:
Copy 4.0.
Foreign Office express surprise at your attitude.
You should take adequate steps to retain this vessel
under guard if necessary at Hong Kong until arrangements
can be made for its removal to a safe place.
DEVONSHIRE.
para. to F.0. Conf1.L.F.