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F. Lascelles Wing May 16.1903

Sir:-

GARY

FOREIGN OFFICE,

May 21st,

1903.

76 131

With reference to your letter 41757/1902 of the 29th of January last I am directed by the Marquess of Lansdowne to transmit herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, copy of a despatch from His Majesty's Ambassador at Berlin enclosing the reply of the German Government to His Excellency's communication on the subject of the assault committed by seamen of the German Navy on a Constable of the Hong Kong Police Force.

In view of the expression of regret on the part of the German Admiralty and the assurance that every effort will be made to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents, Lord Lansdowne is of opinion that the matter may be allowed to drop.

I am,

Sir,

Your most obedient humble Servant,

Blanderson

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.

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F. Lascelles Wing May 16.1903 Sir:- GARY FOREIGN OFFICE, May 21st, 1903. 76 131 With reference to your letter 41757/1902 of the 29th of January last I am directed by the Marquess of Lansdowne to transmit herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, copy of a despatch from His Majesty's Ambassador at Berlin enclosing the reply of the German Government to His Excellency's communication on the subject of the assault committed by seamen of the German Navy on a Constable of the Hong Kong Police Force. In view of the expression of regret on the part of the German Admiralty and the assurance that every effort will be made to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents, Lord Lansdowne is of opinion that the matter may be allowed to drop. I am, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant, Blanderson The Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.
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A F. Lascelles Wing May 16.1903 Sir:- GARY FOREIGN OFFICE, May 21st, 1903. 76 131 With reference to your letter 41757/1902 of the 29th of January last I am directed by the Marquess of Lansdowne to transmit herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies,copy of a despatch from His Majesty's Ambassador at Berlin enclosing the reply of the German Govemment to His Excellency's communication on the subject of the as- sault committed by seamen of the German Navy on a Constable of the HongKong Police Force. In view of the expression of regret on the part of the German Admiralty and the assurance that every effort will be made to prevent the recurrence of simi- lar incidents, Lord Lansdowne is of opinion that the matter may be allowed to drop. I am, sir, Your most obedient humble Servant, Blanderson he Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office.
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F. Lascelles Wing May 16.1903

Sir:-

GARY

FOREIGN OFFICE,

May 21st,

1903.

76 131

With reference to your letter 41757/1902 of the

29th of January last I am directed by the Marquess

of Lansdowne to transmit herewith, for the information

of the Secretary of State for the Colonies,copy of a

despatch from His Majesty's Ambassador at Berlin

enclosing the reply of the German Govemment to His

Excellency's communication on the subject of the as-

sault committed by seamen of the German Navy on a

Constable of the HongKong Police Force.

In view of the expression of regret on the part

of the German Admiralty and the assurance that every

effort will be made to prevent the recurrence of simi-

lar incidents, Lord Lansdowne is of opinion that the

matter may be allowed to drop.

I am,

sir,

Your most obedient

humble Servant,

Blanderson

he Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office.

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