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SHIPPING CONTROL COMMITTEE,

MONTAGU HOUSE,

WHITEHALL, S.W.

28th March, 1916.


Sir,

With reference to your communication of the 24th March, 14047, in regard to the chartering or purchase of a steamer to carry raw sugar from Java to Hong Kong, I am directed by the Shipping Control Committee to say that if the steamer in question is British, then no immunity from requisition can be granted. If, however, it is a neutral vessel that is to be purchased and transferred to the British flag, then the vessel will be exempt from requisition.

I am,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

Clement Jones.

Secretary,

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office,

LONDON.

C.O. 14933

REC 9 MAR 16

98

14047.

S.J.

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SHIPPING CONTROL COMMITTEE, MONTAGU HOUSE, WHITEHALL, S.W. 28th March, 1916. Sir, With reference to your communication of the 24th March, 14047, in regard to the chartering or purchase of a steamer to carry raw sugar from Java to Hong Kong, I am directed by the Shipping Control Committee to say that if the steamer in question is British, then no immunity from requisition can be granted. If, however, it is a neutral vessel that is to be purchased and transferred to the British flag, then the vessel will be exempt from requisition. I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Clement Jones. Secretary, The Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office, LONDON. C.O. 14933 REC 9 MAR 16 98 14047. S.J.
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ن Im SHIPPING CONTROL COMMITTEE, MONTAGU HOUSE, C. O. 14933 WHITEHALL, S.W. 28th March, 1916. REC REGS 9 MAR 16 98 sir. With reference to your communication of the 24th March, 14047, in regard to the chartering 14047. or purchase of a steamer to carry raw sugar from Java to Hong Kong, I am directed by the Shipping Control Committee to say that if the steamer in question is British, then no immunity from requisition can be granted. If, however, it is a neutral vessel that is to be purchased and transferred to the British flag, then the vessel will be exempt from requisition. I aq, Sir, Your obedient Servant, Clement Jones. Secretary, The Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office, LONDON. S.J.
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SHIPPING CONTROL COMMITTEE,

MONTAGU HOUSE,

C. O.

14933

WHITEHALL, S.W.

28th March, 1916.

REC

REGS 9 MAR 16

98

sir.

With reference to your communication of the

24th March, 14047, in regard to the chartering

14047.

or purchase of a steamer to carry raw sugar from

Java to Hong Kong, I am directed by the Shipping

Control Committee to say that if the steamer in

question is British, then no immunity from requisition can be granted. If, however, it is a neutral vessel that is to be purchased and

transferred to the British flag, then the vessel will

be exempt from requisition.

I aq,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

Clement Jones.

Secretary,

The Under Secretary of State,

Colonial Office,

LONDON.

S.J.

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