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exported from Hong Kong, though I am inclined to agree with the Admiralty view that it would be
undesirable that ~BOURS VEMortein co
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18 Cantur
under their own power.
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Both Admiralty and Foreign Office agree on this point.
The risk of a serious
incident in a case seems to me considerable,
though when I spoke to Mr. Henderson over the
phone he was inclined to take a less serious
view.
As the Governor of Hong Kong appears to
have no legal powers in this matter, and as in any
case it is desirable" that these boats should reach
Canton by the best possible route, all we can do is
to ask if the Governor has any information as to the
route by which they are to be sent. If it is
intended that they should be sent on to Canton by
rail this would, I think, solve most of our
difficulties, and it might be desirable to convey
a hint to that effect.
I submit draft telegram for conson.
7. RogeD
3. VI, 38.
5.
Sorkant.
3.
5 To Gov. Tel. No.103 Pearet-cons - 3/11/38
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