480,628/63.
20th July, 1926.
5
Sir,
I am directed by Secretary Sir William Joynson Hicks
to refer to your letter 34200/25 of 4th August, 1925, and
previous correspondence with regard to the suspected
transactions in opium of Mr. Saito, a member of the
Japanese Diet, and to enclose for the information of Mr.
Secretary Amery, a copy of a despatch from His Majesty's
representative at Tokyo, and its enclosures. It will be
observed that a copy of the despatch was sent direct from
Tokyo to Hongkong. Sir William Joynson Hicks presumes
that word will be received shortly from the Governor of
Hongkong if he has any observations to make or any further
information to give.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(853) MALCOLM DELEVINGNE
The Under Secretary of State,
COLONIAL OFFICE.