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Enclosure S.

of a letter dated the 14th. March from the Ministry of Munitions, which states that the issue of licences for export of Wolfram from Hongkong is left to the discretion of the Local Authorities. This statement is misleading. Upon its authority Mr. J. Hatfield, referred to in your telegram of the

8/1/6508 5th. April, who brought the Ministry's letter, was inclined at

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first to doubt this Government's good faith in the matter of

his Company's applications.

5.

With reference to the 3rd. paragraph

of my Despatch of the 5th. February, I may state that Sir C. P. Chater reports favourably regarding the deposits which he is working, and he hopes to find copper and molybdenum in pay- -ing quantities.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient,

humble servant,

Amay

Governor,&c..