CO129-463 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [10-12] — Page 266

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Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong,

17th December, 1917.

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Gentlemen,

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your letter of the 11th December regarding the S. 8.

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The powers of the Admiralty in the matter of the requisitioning of ships are not, as far as this Govern- ment is aware, subject to limitation as regards the manner

in which a requisitioned ship is to be used,

3.

It is not customary to publish particulars

of the purpose for which a requisitioned ship is to be used. This Government is unable to make an exception to the rule

in this case,

4.

The vessel is requisitioned at Blue Book

Tatea. The Naval Authorities will no doubt be able to

inform you as to these.

5.

risk,

It is not proposed to insure against war

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I am, Mo.,

(Bd.)

sers, Deacon, Looker, Deacon and Harston,

Hongkong.

CLAUD SEVER,

Colonial Secretary.