61
11748
Han
151
PARAPHRASE
TELEGRAM. The Governor of HongKong to the Secretary of State
for the Colonies.
(Received Colonial Office 3.35 p.n.11th March, 1915.
W.O
10612
March 11th.
In reply to your cypher telegram March 8th, the General Officer Commanding agrees that it will be sufficient to publish the following statement: "The situation at Singapore is normal;
all the rioters have surrendered.
practically
Search for few
stragglers in bush is proceeding. . Seventeen German prisoners escaped, six have been captured; the conduct of the remainder exemplary; excellent
services rendered by 36th Sikhs. Two rioters tried and shot"; adding detailed list of casualties.
Such publication would in my opinion be
useful.
MAY.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.