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No.30016/27.
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TELEGRAM from the Secretary of State for the Colonies
to the Governor of Hong Kong.
(Sent 4.20 p.m. 7th March, 1927).
Your despatch 12th January confidential (2)
armed launches proposals approved. Admiralty have
authorised Commander in Chief to conclude agreement
for 12 months if considered desirable provided Admiralty
may terminate it at one month's notice. Admiralty will
not insure their share of liability but you should insure
Hong Kong share at rate quoted.
AMERY.