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possible help from the British Government if wanted” to which the Govemor of Macao refers in the present ténse relates to that contained in the Anglo-Portuguese

Treaty of 1661.

In any case there can be no question of the Governor of Hongkong giving armed assistance an the request of the Governor of Macao and I am to suggest that His Excellency should be instructed accordingly.

I am,

sir,

Your most obedient,

l

humble Servant,

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PANAPEMAKE TREZORAM from the Secretary of State for the

Colonies to the Governor of nong Kong. (Sent 5.35 p.m. 19th November, 1919).

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Clear the line. in continuation of my telogram of the 16th November (cypher). is enmmaniöstion has been received by Foreign «ffion sitbar from mis rajesty'a ämbuasador at rekin er from fertuguese Government reʼarding affairs st they supɔone that "promise of possible help" to which you referred, relates to provisions of the Treaty of 165Į, between Sneland and rortum). foreign office stata that in xay erent there can be no question of your "overnment rendering Mrmed assistant to Pacne, abeuld the Severor so request. His Majesty's Ambassador at rakin is being communicated with by Foreign Affice.

· ILVER.

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