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TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of
State for the Colonies.
(Dated 13th March
March, 1929.)
2cHas
152962/28
why Free Col
Received Colonial Office 11.19.a.m. 13th
The following is for the Treasury Solicitor London from Hastings Denny and Bowley begins:- Your telegram of 18th
December Suitai Owners estimate the value at £5000. Value
of tugs known to the Admiralty. Suitai was alongside the wharf Fire Brigade operating from the shore and one fire float alongside. Superintendent of the Fire Brigade states that
the fire could have been subdued without the assistance of the
Naval tugs which were not expressly invited to assist tugs
employed 3 hours risk small. Owners offer to pay out-of-
pocket only we think amount awarded would be small but pro-
ceedings might force the payment into Court letter follows.
Ends.
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