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Telegram

25th August

Sir,

31582.

Government House, Hongkong 9th September, 1904.

In continuation of my Despatch No. 308 dated the 3rd August, 1904, and with reference to the subsequent telegraphic correspondence on the subject of the crew of the S.S. "Inkum", of which I enclose copies for convenience of reference, I have the honour to furnish for your information the following fuller report on the incident and to express regret at the trouble caused in the matter.

2. The vessel called at Hongkong on the 17th July for orders which were to the effect that she was to proceed to Japan and discharge her cargo of coal at Sasebo for the Japanese Government. On the following day the Master reported to the Harbour Master that the whole of the crew (30 in all) refused to proceed to Japan on the ground that coal having been declared contraband by Russia they were not prepared to risk any consequences that might ensue. The Harbour Master interviewed the men who informed him that they had been kept in complete ignorance that they were expected to take part in such a venture and that there was no reference to it on the articles they signed.

3. After satisfying himself by examination

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Telegram

25th August

Sir,

31582.

Government House, Hongkong 9th September, 1904.

In continuation of my Despatch No. 308 dated the 3rd August, 1904, and with reference to the subsequent telegraphic correspondence on the subject of the crew of the S.S. "Inkum", of which I enclose copies for convenience of reference, I have the honour to furnish for your information the following fuller report on the incident and to express regret at the trouble caused in the matter.

2. The vessel called at Hongkong on the 17th July for orders which were to the effect that she was to proceed to Japan and discharge her cargo of coal at Sasebo for the Japanese Government. On the following day the Master reported to the Harbour Master that the whole of the crew (30 in all) refused to proceed to Japan on the ground that coal having been declared contraband by Russia they were not prepared to risk any consequences that might ensue. The Harbour Master interviewed the men who informed him that they had been kept in complete ignorance that they were expected to take part in such a venture and that there was no reference to it on the articles they signed.

3. After satisfying himself by examination

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FOR USE IN STRICT CONFIDENCE Telegram 25th August Sir, 31582. Government House, Hongkong 9th September, 1904. In continuation of my Despatch No. 308 dated the 3rd August, 1904, and with reference to the subsequent telegraphic correspondence on the subject of the crew of the S.S. "Inkum", of which I enclose copies for convenience of reference, I have the honour to furnish for your information the following fuller report on the incident and to express regret at the trouble caused in the matter. 2. The vessel called at Hongkong on the 17th July for orders which were to the effect that she was to proceed to Japan and discharge her cargo of coal at Sasebo for the Japanese Government. On the following day the Master reported to the Harbour Master that the whole of the crew (30 in all) refused to proceed to Japan on the ground that coal having been declared contraband by Russia they were not prepared to risk any consequences that might ensue. The Harbour Master interviewed the men who informed him that they had been kept in complete ignorance that they were expected to take part in such a venture and that there was no reference to it on the articles they signed. 3. After satisfying himself by examination The Right Honourable Alfred Lyttelton, K.C., M.P., etc... Page 363 363 Page 363 [End of Page] [Start of Next Page] Page 364 364 However, to follow the exact format requested (HTML using for paragraphs and only if necessary, without markdown or code fences), and adhering strictly to the instructions given: FOR USE IN STRICT CONFIDENCE Telegram 25th August Sir, 31582. Government House, Hongkong 9th September, 1904. In continuation of my Despatch No. 308 dated the 3rd August, 1904, and with reference to the subsequent telegraphic correspondence on the subject of the crew of the S.S. "Inkum", of which I enclose copies for convenience of reference, I have the honour to furnish for your information the following fuller report on the incident and to express regret at the trouble caused in the matter. 2. The vessel called at Hongkong on the 17th July for orders which were to the effect that she was to proceed to Japan and discharge her cargo of coal at Sasebo for the Japanese Government. On the following day the Master reported to the Harbour Master that the whole of the crew (30 in all) refused to proceed to Japan on the ground that coal having been declared contraband by Russia they were not prepared to risk any consequences that might ensue. The Harbour Master interviewed the men who informed him that they had been kept in complete ignorance that they were expected to take part in such a venture and that there was no reference to it on the articles they signed. 3. After satisfying himself by examination The Right Honourable Alfred Lyttelton, K.C., M.P., etc... Page 363 363 Page 363 Page 364 364 Page 364
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FOR USE STERN CONFIDENTIAL, Hongkong. RINTED ON Telegram +25th August Sir, 31582. ONIAL. OPFIOR 34515 500 Government House, 8 OCT 04 Hongkong 9th. September, 1904. In continuation of my Despatch No. 308 dated the 3rd. August, 1904, and with reference to the subse- 04. / as quent telegraphic correspondence on the subject of the crew of the S.S. Inkum", of which I enclose copies for convenience ་ of reference, I have the honour to furnish for your information' the following fuller report on the incident and to express regret at the trouble caused in the matter. 2. The vessel called at Hongkong on the 17th. July for orders which were to the effect that she was to pro- ceed to Japan and discharge her cargo of coal at Sasebo for the Japanese Government. On the following day the Master re- ported to the Harbour Master that the whole of the crew (30 in all) refused to proceed to Japan on the ground that coal having been declared contraband by Russia they were not pre- pared to risk any consequences that might ensue. The Harbour Master interviewed the men who informed him that they had been kept in complete ignorance that they were expected to take part in such a venture and that there was no reference to it on the articles they signed. 3. After satisfying himself by examination X HE RIGHT HONOURABLE ALFRED LYTTELTON, K.C., M.P., 8cc... 800. > of
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FOR USE

STERN

CONFIDENTIAL,

Hongkong.

RINTED

ON

Telegram

+25th August

Sir,

31582.

ONIAL. OPFIOR

34515

500

Government House,

8 OCT 04

Hongkong 9th. September, 1904.

In continuation of my Despatch No. 308

dated the 3rd. August, 1904, and with reference to the subse-

04. / as

quent telegraphic correspondence on the subject of the crew

of the S.S. Inkum", of which I enclose copies for convenience

་

of reference, I have the honour to furnish for your information'

the following fuller report on the incident and to express

regret at the trouble caused in the matter.

2.

The vessel called at Hongkong on the 17th.

July for orders which were to the effect that she was to pro-

ceed to Japan and discharge her cargo of coal at Sasebo for

the Japanese Government. On the following day the Master re-

ported to the Harbour Master that the whole of the crew (30

in all) refused to proceed to Japan on the ground that coal

having been declared contraband by Russia they were not pre-

pared to risk any consequences that might ensue. The Harbour

Master interviewed the men who informed him that they had

been kept in complete ignorance that they were expected to

take part in such a venture and that there was no reference

to it on the articles they signed.

3.

After satisfying himself by examination

X

HE RIGHT HONOURABLE

ALFRED LYTTELTON, K.C., M.P.,

8cc...

800.

>

of

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