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if there were denial of the right of
innocent passage through the territorial
fstong Kong
waters of Chinese vessels of war. He
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Sir H. Moore.
Sir G. Tomlinson.
Sir C. Bottomley.
Sir J. Shuckburgh.
Permt. U.S. of S.
Parly. U.S. of S.
Secretary of State.
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clamage resulting to
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considers that H. M. G. have a duty to the
Chinese Government to prevent as far as
possible such violations of the
YH.K
neutrality as that which has recently
occurred. This can wth Luss 9
3.
He accordingly takes thie-
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opportunity of supporting the suggestion
made by the Commodore in charge, Hong
Kong, that a patrol by H.M's snips
FURTHER ACTION.
should be maintained within the limits
of Hong Kong territorial waters. Such
a step was suggested in the letter from
this Department under reference, and the
that
S. of S. would be glad to learn whether
wth to appress
art
their Lordships/agree to
to the proposal.
4 A copy of this letter has been
sent to the F.O.,W.O., and A.M.
copy of
alette which has been sent
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I am, etc.
enclosed.
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