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Headquarters Offices, 15

China Command,

29th. January, 1915.

Sir,

With reference to correspondence ending with Your

Excellency's No. 3318/1914 dated 12th. November, 1914 and Secreta-

-ry of State for the Colonies telegram dated 11th. November), 1984,

I have been informed that a sum of $5,000 out of German Missionary

funds is being handed over to Mr. Bitzer. I have the honour most

respectfully to protest on Military grounds against any enemy

subject being supplied with funds which may quite conceivably be

used in spreading anti-British propaganda amongst the Chinese or

in bribing persons to work mischief against British property or persons (public or private) in Hongkong. I do not trust Mr. Bitzer.

I understand that this sum is being sent by coolie

to Mr. Bitser on Monday next. If Your Emelbency cannot see your way to agreeing with me I beg that the question may be referred to

His Majesty's Government.

I have etc +3

(sd.) F. H. Kelly,

Major-General,

Commanding the Troops, China Command.

His Excellency Sir F. H. May, K.C.M.G%,

Governor,&c.. Hongkong.

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