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of instructions to the local Japanese naval authorities
which will ensure the cessation of these attacks.
5.
I have the honour further to enclose a
memorandam giving resumés of five cases of attacks by
Japanese forces on junks in which there has been a direct
British interest, and to draw Your Excellency's attention
to the fact that in all five cases His Majesty's Govern-
ment feel themselves fully justified in maintaining the
claims for compensation which have already been
presented.
I avail myself of this opportunity to
renew to Your xcellency the assurance of my nighest
consideration.
(30D) R. L. CRAIGIE.