CO129-421 - Governor Sir May - 1915 [3-4] — Page 25

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NO CONFIDENTIAL.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG, 3rd. March, 1915.

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sir,

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With reference to your cypher telegram of the

9th. January, of which I enclose a paraphrase, I have the honour

to report that the Naval Authorities here are unable to state when the Transport "Basilan" will be released from transport duties. I accordingly telegraphed to you as follows in cypher:-

"Your telegram of the 9th. January. The Naval Authorities are unable to say by what date the S. S. "Basilan" (late "Tennenfels") will be released from transport duties. I suggest that communication be made with the Admiralty."

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Amay

Governor,&c..

HE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LEVIS HARCOURT, M.P.,

&c.,

MC...

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