CO129-435 - Governor Sir May & Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1916 [9-11] — Page 485

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23.9.15

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Newspaper

"South China Morning Post"

12.10.15. "South China Morning

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5.11.15

14. 4.16

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7.16

9.9.16

"South China Morning Post"

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South China Morning Post"

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Offence

Publishing news re the supply of munitions to Russia and the establishment of munition factories- the estimated cost of ammunition supplied to Russia by Japan, and the sending of war materials to Germany by a German resident in Japan through a Japanese merchant.

The Russian Consul objected to the publication re munitions for Russia.

Publishing an article entitled "Our 3000 Ships", which referred to Rosyth Dooks. The same para, was submitted by the "Hong Kong Daily Press" and was mutilated by the Censor.

Publishing two telegrams re the Japanese T.B.D. "Urakaze" and the super-Dreadnought"Yamashiro" without first submitting them to the Press Censor

Publishing a paragraph headed "The Laurentic's Captures". This referred to the holding up of the #.#. "China" by H.M.S. "Laurentic" and taking off 38 prisoners of war,

Publishing an article Loaded "Russia's Navy- Three Now Ships". Taken exception to by the Russian Consul and local Naval Authorities.

Publishing news relating to the repairs and movements of Russian battleship "Peresviet". Taken exception to by Russian Consul and local Naval Authorities

Action taken

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Referred to Hon. Colonial Secretary who sent a letter to the four local papers warning them about publishing uncensored news.

Hon. 0.8, interviewed the Editor who promised to submit everything in future.

Werned by Press Oensor 6.11.1915

Editor celled upon to explain by the Hon, 0.5, 14.4.16. Explanation "Due to an oversight" which was accepted by the Colonial Government.

Referred to H. E. The Governor by G. 0. 0. on 28.7.16. Editor warned.

Referred to H. E. The Governor by G. 0, 0, on 11.9.16. Editor again warned.

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