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CHINA
POLITICAL
PARAPHRASE OF A CYPHER TELEGRAM
From
Sir J, Jordan (Peking)
February 23rd, 1916.
D. 8.20 p.m.
February 23rd 1916.
R. 6.15 p.m.
Yunan.
It is reported by His Majesty's Consul General at
Yunan Fu that bad news from Szechuan has been received
by the rebels and that the Military Governor has
enquired whether if he took refuge in British
territory he would be protected.
I have replied that the immunities usually
accorded to political refugees would be granted to
him.
Copies of this confidential telegram No 77
have been sent to India, Tokio and Hong Kong.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.