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Desires instructions as to reply to question se non-publication of report
The report referred to in the telegram is
that of the sinking of some eleven Chinese fishing
junks last September by a Japanese submarine. The
report was made by a local Commission appointed by
the Governor, and was sent home for consideration by
H.M.G. The evidence submitted to the Commission was
fully reported in the Hong Kong Press and partly
reported in this country. The report of the
Commission and its conclusions have not yet been
made public as it is under discussion with the
Japanese Government, and we are endeavouring to secure
"satisfaction".
I have discussed with Mr. Gent, and the file
has been held up until we could find out what reply the
F.0., to whom a copy of this telegram has been sent,
would wisn to nave made, as the matter is at the
moment mainly their concern. I understand from
Mr. Heppel (F.0) that they have agreed to the reply.
originally suggested by Mr. Gent, to the effect that
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has yet been taken as to publication. It may be
somewhat awkward for the Governor to nave to make
such a reply, but clearly he is not in a position
to say very much, and in the circumstances that is
perhaps all that he can say.
I submit draft reply for conson. which should
be read to the F.0. for concurrence before it is sent.
P. Rogers
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