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This is an interesting letter on the
position with regard to the export of aircraft from
neutrals to belligerents. No precise rules as to
neutrality in this matter have yet been formulated
since the Hague Draft Rules have not yet been
adopted and it seems to me clear from this letter
that the decision conveyed to the Colonial
Government in our telegram at 90 represents a very
much greater concession to Japan than we should have
been compelled to allow under any of the rules of
neutrality which have so far been suggested.
It may be as well to send copies of this
letter in due course to Hong Kong but it will
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advisable probably be made to wait see if the Air
Meanwhile a copy
Ministry reply before doing so.
of the letter should be registered on the
Belligerents Rights file.
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Taper thear un should wait.
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