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REAL 27 OCT 15

HONGKONG.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

22nd. September, 1915.

I have the honour to report that the Java-Chine- -Japan-Lijn recently enquired whether they would be permitted to carry through this Colony, without transhipment, 200 tons of ex- -plosives for mining purposes, consigned by the Dupont Denemours Powder Company, Hew York, to Lesers. Maintz and Company, Batavia.

2.

I enclose a copy of a telegram which I address-

-ed to His Majesty's Consul-Ceneral at Batavia and a copy of his reply, in consequence of which I caused the Java-China-Japan-Lijn to be informed that the permission asked for could not be granted.

I enclose a copy of a letter, which I have

addressed to the Consul-General at Batavia.

3.

I have the honour to be,

$ir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

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INDREW BONAR LAV, M.P.,

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