20
41.
To A.M. (w/c 40)
comps.
13.7.40.
Action taken in
Accts. for
recovery of cost
of No.36.
(Sgd.) J. C. AUKER.
16/7.
42. F.0.
reported by Sir R. Craigie
in tel. of 26th July.
F.2535/80/10
27.7.40.
No objection to acquisition of 'planes by C. N. A. Coy.
I spoke to Mr. Sterndale Bennett about this in view of Japanese Government's "assumption" that aircraft were covered under terms of new Agreement as "Arms and ammunition". F.0. maintain their view in No.42.
Draft telegram herewith.
(Sgd.) G. E. J. GENT.
29.7.40.
(Intld.) A.C.B.
29.7.40.
29.2.40
20 Gov Hong Kong ) - 3/7/40
Deeno 419
44 To To (w/c 43)
comps
2.8.40
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4282—150) Wt. 38815-61
10,000 12/39 T.S. 695
5444-150) Wt. 45767-68 30,000 2/40 T.S. 695
C. O.
Mr. Gent.
29/7.
Mr.
Mr.
X Sir A. Burns.
29/7.