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SAFE HAND.
Government House
162
COMID- RTI L.
Copied to: Secretary of State.
H.B.M. Ambassador
Shanghai No.48.
H.B.., Diplomatic
Mission, Chungking No.26. The Hon. the Commodore,
Hong Kong.
sir,
Hong Kong.
11th April, 1940.
*ith reference to ay confidential note o.17
of 28th Febru ry, 1940, regarding attacks on chinese
juuks near liong Kong by Japat:ese naval vessels, 1
Leve the hon.ur to forword for your consider tion
bccompanying police report and supporting
: tate ants regarding an attɛck on tr÷ding Junk 20.T1754H
while on its way to this Colony with foodstuffs and
other necessities valued at $17,870.00..
I should be glad if the Japanese aut orities
might be naked to investigate this report with a view
to preventing further interference with this Colony's
supplies.
3.
Copies of tia letter are being sent to
the secret-ry of State for the Colonies, His Majesty's
Ambac ador, Shanghai, Fie Majesty's Diplomatic Mission,
Chungking, and the Commodore, Hong Kong.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Excellency's most obedient servant,
His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador,
TCEY 0.
G. A. S. NORTHCOTE
Governor.