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This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.

746

22709

AFFAIRS OF CHINA.

CONFIDENTIAL.

[18508]

No. 1.

Rece ** 23 JUN 08

[May 29.]

SECTION 1.

Sir,

Admiralty to Foreign Office.-(Received May 29.)

Admiralty, May 28, 1908. WITH reference to your letter of the 23rd ultimo respecting the training of Chinese Sub-Lieutenants in His Majesty's ships, I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to forward herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State, a copy of the reply which has been sent to the Commander-in-chief, China,

I am, &c.

(Signed)

C. I. THOMAS.

Sir,

Inclosure in No. 1.

Admiralty to Vice-Admiral Sir H. Lambton.

Admiralty, May 28, 1908.

MY Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have had under their consideration your predecessor's submission of the 31st January last, forwarding a request from Rear-Admiral Sah, on behalf of the Chinese Government, that two or more Chinese Sub-Lieutenants, on completion of the courses which they are now undergoing, may be embarked for further training in His Majesty's ships.

In reply, I am to request that you will inform Rear-Admiral Sah that their Lordships have been pleased to approve of his request, and that two of the six Sub-Lieutenants will be selected, at the completion of their courses, for two years' training afloat.

[2960 f-1]

I am, &c.

(Signed)

C. I. THOMAS.

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This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government. 746 22709 AFFAIRS OF CHINA. CONFIDENTIAL. [18508] No. 1. Rece ** 23 JUN 08 [May 29.] SECTION 1. Sir, Admiralty to Foreign Office.-(Received May 29.) Admiralty, May 28, 1908. WITH reference to your letter of the 23rd ultimo respecting the training of Chinese Sub-Lieutenants in His Majesty's ships, I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to forward herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State, a copy of the reply which has been sent to the Commander-in-chief, China, I am, &c. (Signed) C. I. THOMAS. Sir, Inclosure in No. 1. Admiralty to Vice-Admiral Sir H. Lambton. Admiralty, May 28, 1908. MY Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have had under their consideration your predecessor's submission of the 31st January last, forwarding a request from Rear-Admiral Sah, on behalf of the Chinese Government, that two or more Chinese Sub-Lieutenants, on completion of the courses which they are now undergoing, may be embarked for further training in His Majesty's ships. In reply, I am to request that you will inform Rear-Admiral Sah that their Lordships have been pleased to approve of his request, and that two of the six Sub-Lieutenants will be selected, at the completion of their courses, for two years' training afloat. [2960 f-1] I am, &c. (Signed) C. I. THOMAS.
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LAT [This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government. 746 22709 AFFAIRS OF CHINA. CONFIDENTIAL. [18508] No. 1. Rece ** 23 JUN 08 [May 29.] SECTION 1, Sir, Admiralty to Foreign Office.-(Received May 29.) Admiralty, May 28, 1908. WITH reference to your letter of the 23rd ultimo respecting the training of Chinese Sub-Lieutenants in His Majesty's ships, I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to forward herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State, a copy of the reply which has been sent to the Commander-in-chief, China, I am, &c. (Signed) C. 1. THOMAS. Sir, Inclosure in No. 1. Admiralty to Vice-Admiral Sir H. Lambton. Admiralty, May 28, 1908. MY Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have had under their consideration your predecessor's submission of the 31st January last, forwarding a request from Rear-Admiral Sah, on behalf of the Chinese Government, that two or more Chinese Sub-Lieutenants, on completion of the courses which they are now undergoing, may be embarked for further training in His Majesty's ships. In reply, I am to request that you will inform Rear-Admiral Sah that their Lordships have been pleased to approve of his request, and that two of the six Sub-Lieutenants will be selected, at the completion of their courses, for two years' training afloat. [2960 f-1] am, &c. (Signed) C. I. THOMAS.
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[This Document is the Property of His Britannic Majesty's Government.

746

22709

AFFAIRS OF CHINA.

CONFIDENTIAL.

[18508]

No. 1.

Rece ** 23 JUN 08

[May 29.]

SECTION 1,

Sir,

Admiralty to Foreign Office.-(Received May 29.)

Admiralty, May 28, 1908. WITH reference to your letter of the 23rd ultimo respecting the training of Chinese Sub-Lieutenants in His Majesty's ships, I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to forward herewith, for the information of the Secretary of State, a copy of the reply which has been sent to the Commander-in-chief, China,

I am, &c.

(Signed)

C. 1. THOMAS.

Sir,

Inclosure in No. 1.

Admiralty to Vice-Admiral Sir H. Lambton.

Admiralty, May 28, 1908.

MY Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have had under their consideration your predecessor's submission of the 31st January last, forwarding a request from Rear-Admiral Sah, on behalf of the Chinese Government, that two or more Chinese Sub-Lieutenants, on completion of the courses which they are now undergoing, may be embarked for further training in His Majesty's ships.

In reply, I am to request that you will inform Rear-Admiral Sah that their Lordships have been pleased to approve of his request, and that two of the six Sub-Lieutenants will be selected, at the completion of their courses, for two years' training afloat.

[2960 f-1]

am, &c.

(Signed)

C. I. THOMAS.

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