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30th December, 1924.
I have the honour to quote for your information the follow-
ing telegram received from the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce:-
"With reference to the China Association Shanghai
Franch telegram of the 19th December regarding piracy
Hongkong Chamber's views are as follows:-
Consider that increased Taval protection especially
through small patrol boats would permit drastic
modification of Regulations for internal protection
of ships which already demonstrated serious handicap
to trade and further proposed regulations must in-
volve additional expensive alterations to ships. Consider increased Naval patrols absolutely essential
adequate protection of British trade in China par-
ticularly Southern China, Suitable small patrol boats planned on experience gained during past years
could quickly be built here. Please make strongest possible representation on our behalf all Authorities
concerned. The matter is vital to British trade
interests in China.'
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This later message affords evidence of the strong senti-
ments that are held locally and justifies the request put forward
in my letter of the 22nd instant.
H. M. Under Secretary of State
for the Colonies,
Colonial Office,
Downing Street,
5.W.1.
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