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this would be extraneous and ?(costly) but it is emphasised that the costs should be borne by the Shipping Companies whe should be compelled to carry Guards and pay for them until such time as they under take to protect themselves. It should also be impressed on Nationalist Government how much they owe to British Naval and Military Guards and patrols. Here it not for these no Chinese would dare travel or to send his merchandáse by sea as in their absence piracy would ?(undoubtedly) increase out of all bounds. This message has been repeated to British Minister, Peking, number 702.
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A.O.N.S. Civil Lord Parl.Seay. SECRETARY
NAVAL SKOY
P.A.5.(8).
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