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phrase of telegram from the Governor of Hong Kong to the

Secretary of State for the Colonies. (Received, Colonial Office, 11.20 a.m. 8th February, 1917)

Your cypher telegram of February (?)lat and my cypher telegram of February 6th Norwegian steamship Nevis (not Levis as reported) wished to sail without 400 tons cargo which had been held up on pretext. I have therefore found it necessary to refuse clearance.

MAY.

Seat to Adulj: 7.09 C.J.D.