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Mr.
Mr.
Mr. a reusisim to this
practice, but it vinot itrinot Sir H Moore. Kuown what
Sir G. Tomlinson.
Japanese "practice
Sir C. Bottomley would be if
Sir J. Shuckburg.
state of was wre to come.
Permi. U.S. of Sinto Existunee.
Parly. U.S. of S.
Secretary of State.
made with the object of ayoiding a capture
British post-war Naval Prize Manual provides for In the event of the present transaction
not having been completed before the
assumption by Japan of belligerent rights,
it would not be possible to say that the
vessels would not be liable to capture,
unless the Japanese Government had been
DRAFT.
FURTHER ACTION.
approached with a view to obtaining an
undertaking that they would conform to the
British rule.
Consideration of such an
approach will be deferred until the case
arises.
(*801-150) Wt. 13952-47. 10,000 6/37 T.S. (*1204-150) Wt. 23252-56
10,000
9/37 T.S.
695
695