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subjects on Shamien has been raised by the General

officer Commanding at Hongkong,

The decision of Sir

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H. May and lir. Jamieson to confine their action to pre-

venting German residents in Shamien from visiting Hongkong

Some days seems to me a wise one in the circumstances.

before the receipt of this despatch Hr. Jamieson reported

to me by telegraph that the German Consul, while enjoying

the hospitality of the British Concession, was endeavouring

without success, to induce the Governor General at Canton

to prevent the export of food supplies to Hongkong.

I told Mr. Jami essa in raply that the Governor

General had express orders from Peking not to interfere

with the food supply of longkong and asked him to report

to me at once if these orders were not duly carried out.

I added that it seemed desirable, if possible, to avoid

Consulate raising the question of the status of the German Concession

on Shamien.

I have the honour to be, with the highest respect,

gir.

Your most obedient, humble servant,

(sd.) J. N. Jordan.