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Mr.
Sir H. Moore.
Sir G. Tomlinson.
Sir C. Bottomley.
Sir J. Shuckburgh.
Sir G. Grindle...
Permt. U.S. of S.
Parly. U.S. of S.
Secretary of State.
DRAFT.
where they are in accordance with
British law. They agree that only
British authorities can determine
validity of transfer under British
law. Since however there may be
Chinese vessels effecting a
fictitious transfer subsequent to
that date it may be necessary to
inspect and detain such vessels to
enquire into their real nationality.
To avoid complication
Japanese Government would be glad to
be supplied with list of vessels
transferred from Chinese to British
registry subsequent to August 25th
(See 46)
and schedule of sailings of British
ships.
5th October. Tokyo to
Foreign Office No: 492. Reference
No: 491. His Majesty's Ambassador
thinks it would be in interest of
legitimate
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