See para.9 of enc. to 6 on 7230/7/38.
I have discussed further with Mr. Gent.
The instructions given as to the naval patrol in
were
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Hong Kong territorial waters that the patrol should
not be continuously maintained, as irregular patrols
at uncertain intervals were considered sufficient
to ensure respect of Hong Kong territorial waters by
belligerents.
It would seem from this incident that the
existing measures are insufficient to ensure the
safeguard of British rights within British waters,
and it would seem desirable that the patrol shoula be
strengthened.
I attach draft for conson. on Mr. Gent's
instructions.
P. Roges
23/5
23,
Asregards faray. 39f
the draft I
would not go further than mygesting
that strengthening the patrol might be
considered.
Alalder
Hallowell
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