19th October, 1938.
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Dear Macdonald
Is the Colonial Office making, through
the Foreign Office, representations to the
Japanese to ensure the continuance of food
supplies to Hong Kong?
The Island, I am told, draws nearly all
its food from the mainland and there is a real
risk of disease and starvation if the new
Japanese military operations in Southern China
isolate Hong Kong.
1 feel sure there must be many in the
country interested in the fortunes of Hong
Kong.
Jours Sincerely
Efford Fox.
The Rt. Hon. Malcolm MacDonald, M.P.,
Colonial Office,
Downing Street, S.W.1.
53888