CO129-295 - Public Offices - 1899 — Page 517

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RECEIVED

SED

24709

513

FOREIGN OFFICE,

September 14th,

1899.

Sir:-

I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to transmit herewith copy of a note from the United States Ambassador at this Court stating that the British Steam Ship "Tartar" under charter to the United States Government has been refused clearance by the Authorities at Hong Kong on the alleged ground that she has on board more passengers than the authorized number, and requesting that steps may be taken to cause the immediate release of the vessel.

I am to request that you will move Mr. Chamberlain to inform His Lordship what reply should be returned to Mr. Choate.

I am,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

Martin Gropeles

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RECEIVED SED 24709 513 FOREIGN OFFICE, September 14th, 1899. Sir:- I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to transmit herewith copy of a note from the United States Ambassador at this Court stating that the British Steam Ship "Tartar" under charter to the United States Government has been refused clearance by the Authorities at Hong Kong on the alleged ground that she has on board more passengers than the authorized number, and requesting that steps may be taken to cause the immediate release of the vessel. I am to request that you will move Mr. Chamberlain to inform His Lordship what reply should be returned to Mr. Choate. I am, Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant, Martin Gropeles
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RECEIVE SED 24709 513 FOREIGN OFFICE, September 14th, 1899. Sir:- I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to transmit herewith copy of a note from the United States Ambassador at this Court stating that the British Steam Ship "Tartar" under charter to the United States Government has been refused clearance by the Authorities at Hong Kong on the alleged ground that she has on board more passengers than the authorized number, and requesting that steps may be taken to cause the immediate release of the vessel. I am to request that you will move Mr. Chamber- lain to inform His Lordship what reply should be returned to Mr. Choate. I am, Sir, Under Secretary of State Colonial Office. Your most obedient, humble Servant, Martin Gopeles
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RECEIVE

SED

24709

513

FOREIGN OFFICE,

September 14th,

1899.

Sir:-

I am directed by the Marquess of Salisbury to

transmit herewith copy of a note from the United

States Ambassador at this Court stating that the

British Steam Ship "Tartar" under charter to the

United States Government has been refused clearance

by the Authorities at Hong Kong on the alleged

ground that she has on board more passengers than

the authorized number, and requesting that steps

may be taken to cause the immediate release of the

vessel.

I am to request that you will move Mr. Chamber-

lain to inform His Lordship what reply should be

returned to Mr. Choate.

I am,

Sir,

Under Secretary of State

Colonial Office.

Your most obedient,

humble Servant,

Martin Gopeles

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