SECRET
MESSAGE
From Consul General Canton
IN 47
Date: 22.7.39
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INTERDEPARTMENTAL CYPHER
Addressed: C. in C. China, Admiralty repeated Commodore Hong Kong, Embasny Shanghai, F.0., Governor Hong Kong
S.O. West River
IMPORTANT
Japanese Consul General informs me that
Pearl River will be closed to navigation by vessels
of Third Powers for two weeks beginning June 27thy
for strategical reasons. If necessary closure will
begin June 25th.
1330/22
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