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between China and Japan, but resembled rather the
atute of hostilitier decoribed in our talegrua. 50,27
of the 12th April 1932 (Dominions office letter
6360/18 of the 14th April 1932) when, although there
was no legal state of sær bet een Chips and Japan, the
eituation so far resembled a ɛtute of war that
traneustions which would be incompatible with the
duties of a neutral in a legal state of mr would be
open to criticies.
if this w the reason for the decision.
it would seen that, in view of the recent armistice,
it no longer holds good, and australia my vary well
wish to know whether the esbargo on the sale of
Goverment stores would still be ap:lied here if the
qnertion arope.
Shedden is anxious for a very early reply.
Copier of this letter and encloaresare
being sent to the board of irade, kar off lee, Admiralty,
and Colonial uffic0.
Youre sincerely,
(29) EBBowyer
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