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Decypher of telegram from the Governor of Hong Kong
to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Dated 16 November, 1926.
(Received Colonial Office 11.12 a.m. 16th Nov.,1926.)
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WING" "Narigalimle:)
Weld Awine
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Please see paragraph 7 of my despatch Secret of the 23rd July to which I have received
no reply.
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Seizure of British steamship Sanning today by Bias Bay pirates who have abducted two European
women necessitates joint naval and military action.
Navy already acting. Request that Officer
Commanding Troops Nabal Commander in Chief and I
may have full discretion to deal with this outrage.