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From War Office to G.0.0., China,

Feb. 10th, 1916.

9.15 p.m.

GED TO

13095 Cipher M.0.1.A. With reference to your 260 of Deo,27th. It is not considered that you are able to provide adequately for the defence of Concession shameen without grave prejudice to the security of Hong Kong. You should therefore restrict your action to the limit of affording such assistance as is within your power for the purpose of facilitating if necessary the withdrawal of the British community from Shameen.

Copy to 8. of a. C.I.G.S. M.0.1.A.