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This correspondence arises out of the
Anking piracy, as to which see 52757,but has been
placed on this file as it raises questions of
general policy.
The War Office have felt obliged to
consent to the employment of troops as ships'
guards but do not wish the practice to continue
any longer than is necessary. The policy of leaving
it to the shipping firms to decide for themselves
what precautions to take, which was agreed upon
earlier in the year, might have been expected to
lead to some such result. The War Office suggest
that H.K. should put pressure to bear on the
ship owners to provide their own defence. Short
of re-introducing the piracy regulations, I am
not clear what pressure H.K.can bring to bear,
but there is no harm in our asking them to do so.
If this is agreed, I think we should do it by
telegram.
I submit draft for consideration.
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