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Enclosure 3.

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"TAMAR" at Hongkong,

3rd September, 1914.

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YAM

Sir,

In reply to Your Excellency's letter No.3249/1914 dated 2nd September, 1914, I have the honour to inform you that as far as the Royal Navy is concerned at Hongkong there is no foundation for the allegation that merchant shipping has been detained. Since war broke out no ships have been recommended to stop at Hongkong, and as far as I am aware trade has gone on as usual. I would, however, point out that the laval Authori-

ties can only give advice and owners and masters are entirely responsible for sending their ships to sea or keeping them in port. I have every reason to believe that no ships have been detained and that no complaints on this point have been made from Hongkong.

His Excellency

Sir F. H. May, K.C.M.G.,

Governor of Hongkong.

I have, etc.

Sd.

R. H. ANSTRUTHER

Commodore.