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thought that new about 5 or 6 journeys by
the "Bosalie Hollar” will dispese of the question.
The selection of Takse rather than Koolung as
port of barkation was a condition imposed by
m
the Japanese authorities, and no further
embarkations of deck passengers from Knelung
are to be permitted.
2. with regard to the fifth paragraph
of my lospatah under reference, I have the honour
to report that the arrangements made for the
restoration of a regular passongor servi de
between fermosa and iongkong have already
One reasOM
broken dow, and there is no early prospect of
the novice being re-established.
is that the Government of uongkong hau expressed
a desire net te receive any more Chinese
refugona from horo, (I am not clear if they
have issued a prohibition, or merely made a
request), and this haɛ knocked most of the
romaining prefit out of the business;
but my
Japanese inferuant, referred to above, alleged
as the main reason the danger cauend to Japanese
shipping on the Hongkong route by the Chinese
policy of retaliation for the naval blockade.
I have the honour to bo.
sir,
Your Excelleney's most obedient,
humble servant,
0. H. Archer
K. a. Consul,