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No. 522.
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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONG KONG, 22nd December, 1931.
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Sir,
With reference to Mr. Thomas' despatch No.279
of the 15th October, 1931, on the subject of the law of piracy, I have the honour to enclose the accompanying copy of a minute by the Attorney General, which would appear to
be in agreement generally with the view expressed in the second paragraph of the despatch under reference.
2. I shall be glad to learn in due course whether it has proved possible to proceed further in this matter.
I have the honour to be,
Stuart Hing
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Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
Mine
Governor, &c.
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
SIR P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER, G.B.E., M.C., M.P.,
&c.,
αc.
&c.,
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