CO129-413 - Governor Sir May - 1914 [8-10] — Page 294

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Translation of Code Telegram of 31st August from Secretary

of State to H. E. the Governor.

492

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THUOORAH

1

August 31st. H.M's Government are advised that goods consigned to British or neutral ports by British merchants in enemy ships which left port before outbreak of war may be released at the instance of owner with consent of proper officer of Crow unless such goods are contraband of war show to have enemy destination.) Goods consigned to person in enemy country should not be released unless shipped at risk of consignor and before outbreak of war. Where shipped at risk of consignee goods (are) liable to confiscation as enemy property. In such cases goods should not be released even if it is desired to assist British claimant since latter would not secure goods, the title property being in consignees. Recommend in such cases that goods should be condemned and vested in Crow (which they can) release if thought fit to consignors who can appear in proceedings for condemnation and urge equitable claims. You should communicate this to proper officer of the Crow.

HARCOURT.