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PARAPHRASE,
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The Secretary of State for the Colonies to i
Governor of Hong Kong.
(Sent, 3.37 p.m. 11th May, 1917).
TELEGRAM.
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With refereme to your cypher telegrams 19th April 7 and 5th May Naval Commander in Chief China station has been instructed that whilewwery British ship possible should be employed to relieve Home shipping position he is to consider any absolutely vital local require- Lents and that he is authorised at request of local authorities to requisition small British tonnage neces- sary meet their requirements. You may consult shipping firms as to needs of Hong Kong and if;
necessary appoint Shipping Board to manage requisitione
ships.
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LONG.
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