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Sir H. May is apprehensive that the removal of
the prisoners to Aust. Or N.Z. would involve
the Imp. Govt. in heavy expense. This is a misap-
prehension, since H.K. would presumably have to
pay, a fact which would not remove Sir H. May's
objection to their removal.
You will remember that a good number of
Prisoners (combatants from Tsingtau were sent
to H. Kong, with a view to impressing the Chin-
+ SECRET.
sir.
ese.
I must say I should feel more easy if the Germans
all
dddds,were sent to Aust. there is a great
A
deal of disloyalty about in H.K.
pose the responsibility must be left with the Gov.
especially as removal would involve the Colony
- but I sup- !
GOT off
in large expense.
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If we
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Australia appears
German
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the Major fund.
25-7.15
to have an presoners. It has alread titten 300
unlimited capacity
for
Engton.
" from the thants and is taking was from Exylon. But it is up to the Gov. to more of he thinks
A necessary.
at once
2.4.76.6.15
GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG. 19th. May, 1915.
In continuation of my Secret Despatch of the
6th. May, 1915, I have the honour to transmit the enclosed transla- -tions of Code Telegrams exchanged between this Government and the Colonial Office on questions arising out of the Anglo-German War.
2.
I take this opportunity of transmitting copies
closure 17/2.
2.
of correspondence which has passed between the General Officer Commanding and myself relating to the Prisoners of War Camp suggest- -ing the removal of the Prisoners to Australia.
3.
Arrangements have now been made whereby a guard from the Volunteer Corps consisting of 1 officer, 3 Non-Commission- -ed Officers and 24 men assist in guarding the Camp while a reserve of 25 men from the same source are stationed at night at Gun Club Hill Barracks which is close to the Pri soners of War Camp.
I have the honour to be,
sir.
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Amaz
Governor,&c..
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
LEWIS HARCOURT, M.P.,
&C..
&C..
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