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IPEC

(REG? 11 JUL 18

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 22nd. April, 1918.

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Sir,

73339

Admy

With reference to your cypher telegramS

of the 16th. and 30th. March on the subject of the requisi-

554-tioning of the Russian Ships "Tobolsk" and "Indighirka", I

have the honour to forward for the information of the Ship- →ping Comptroller a copy of a formal protest, received through the Russian Consul, against the requisitioning of these vessels.

2.

I have sent a copy of this Despatch and enclosure to the Commo do re.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

WALTER LONG, M.P.,

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