No SECRET. (2)
52711/18
No.81
52444/28
Sir,
52711/28
8
65
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONG KONG.
5th October 1928.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt
of your secret despatch dated 23rd August 1928, conveying your approval of the policy of Sir Cecil
Clementi as set out in his despatch of the 7th May 1928,
to His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops, South Ching Command.
2. It will be noted from my secret despatch
of this date that action on the lines indicated has been
taken in connection with the piracy of the s.s."Anking"
on the 26th September last.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
M.d. Southor
Officer administering the Government
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.I.S. AMERY, M.P.
&c.,
&c.,
&c.,