charges relate to the illegal possession and
operation of wireless transmitting apparatus and the
unlawful possession and use of cyphers. The Governor
adds that the strictest orders have been given to
prevent any misapprehension as to the disclosure to
unauthorized persons of the contents of the documents
seized in the course of the raids.
3. I am to suggest that, should Lord Halifax see
no objection, the Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy
should be informed that it is not possible to accede to
his request that the Chinese Central Trust should no
longer be denied access to the premises which have been
raided, and at the same time that he should be reassured
that there is no danger of any confidential or secret
information falling into the hands of unauthorized persons.
4. Copies of this letter are being sent to the
Admiralty and the War Office.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
(Cidand) G. E. J. GENT
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