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TELEGRAM from the 0.A.G. of the Straits Settlements to the
Secretary of State for the Colonies.
(Dated 14th December
14th December, 1928.)
Received Colonial Office 11.0.a.m.
No. 862.
Representations are continually being made to me by
the local agents of British ships engaged in the China traffic
to enlist my support of the policy of providing naval
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or military anti piracy guards on their ships.
Officer Commanding has been supplying guards, as far as he
has been able to do but he cannot give full number required
or guarantee their continuance.
I should be glad to know
whether the policy of the Imperial Government in this
matter to enable me to give appropriate reply to representa-
tions.