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(e) In the event of a declaration of war or alternatively
a blockade of China coast and issue of contraband list
presumably Admiralty would issue early instructions and
warning to British ships and shipowners. There is an
unaccountable feeling among British throughout China that
whatever the circumstances British Government can and will
save them from any loss or interference.
1413/7.
1st Lord.
1st S. L.
2nd S. L.
3rd S. L.
4th S. L.
D.C.N.S.
A. C. N. S. (AIR).
A.C.N.S.
PARL. SEC.
CIVIL LORD.
SEC.
NAVAL SEC.
P.A. S. (S). O.D. (3) D.N.I.(6). M. (9). M.34.
D. of P. (3). D.S.D.9.
N. I.D.8.
HYDROG.
Plans (Trade)(2) D.D. of S.T.
(Mr. Dorrell)(2) R.C. (3).
Foreign Office, War Office Air Ministry
to be sent
by M.. Br.