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28064 ADMIRALTY.

27th July, 1914.

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In reply to your letter of the 1st instant No.28149,

respecting piracy in the vicinity of Hong Kong, I am

commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to

request that you will inform Secretary Sir E. Grey that

they concur in his proposal to approve the language held

by Sir J. Jordan in his conversation with Admiral Li on

the subject.

I am to add that the naval authorities have been

directed to report as soon as possible any arrangements made

with Admiral li as to naval co-operation.

I am &c.,

The Under Secretary of State,

Foreign Office.

(Signed)

W. Graham Greene.