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representations on the lines
suggested should be made to the
Japanese Government. He would
also suggest that an additional
consideration might be added to
those already adduced, viz., that
the great majority of the fishing
craft licensed and habitually
based on Hong Kong carry Chinese
persons born in Hong Kong and
therefore British subjects.
3.
Copies of this letter
are being sent to the Admiralty
and the Board of Trade.
I am, etc.
Tiznad R. R COWELL