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Any communication on the subject of this letter should be addressed to

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE,

HOME OFFICE,

LONDON, S.W.,

and the following number quoted

159,147/208.

HOME OFFICE

WHITEHALL.

20th September, 1921.

I am directed by Mr. Secretary Shortt to refer to previous correspondence regarding the smuggling of Chinese subjects into this country and to say for the information of Mr. Secretary Churchill that Deportation Orders have now been made against a number of Chinese who have been found to have entered this country without permission. About forty men are now detained pending deportation, and in the majority of cases the men have admitted that they concealed themselves upon ships sailing from Hong Kong. It occurs to Mr. Shortt that the effect of sending the men back to Hong Kong rather than to some other Chinese port would be of value in discouraging the agents who are responsible for the despatch of stowaways, and he would therefore be glad if arrangements could be made with the Government of Hong Kong for the men to be allowed to land there.

I am to add that if this can be arranged it is hoped to take advantage of a Government transport due to sail on the 7th October next, on which it is understood that accommodation for the bulk of the men will be available. I am therefore to request that communication with the Government of Hong Kong may be made by cable with a view to obtaining

The Under Secretary of State,

COLONIAL OFFICE.

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MINUTES Any communication on the subject of this letter should be addressed to THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE, HOME OFFICE, LONDON, S.W., and the following number quoted 159,147/208. HOME OFFICE WHITEHALL. 20th September, 1921. I am directed by Mr. Secretary Shortt to refer to previous correspondence regarding the smuggling of Chinese subjects into this country and to say for the information of Mr. Secretary Churchill that Deportation Orders have now been made against a number of Chinese who have been found to have entered this country without permission. About forty men are now detained pending deportation, and in the majority of cases the men have admitted that they concealed themselves upon ships sailing from Hong Kong. It occurs to Mr. Shortt that the effect of sending the men back to Hong Kong rather than to some other Chinese port would be of value in discouraging the agents who are responsible for the despatch of stowaways, and he would therefore be glad if arrangements could be made with the Government of Hong Kong for the men to be allowed to land there. I am to add that if this can be arranged it is hoped to take advantage of a Government transport due to sail on the 7th October next, on which it is understood that accommodation for the bulk of the men will be available. I am therefore to request that communication with the Government of Hong Kong may be made by cable with a view to obtaining The Under Secretary of State, COLONIAL OFFICE.
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MINUTES. MINUTES NOT TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE. Any communication on the subject of this letter should be addressed lo- THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE, HOME OFFICE, LONDON, S.W.. and the following number quoted 159,147/208. NATIONA DISABLED MEN 47215 HOME OFFICE, Mer 21 EP 21 WHITEHALL. 20th September, 1921. 43 512, I am directed by Mr. Secretary Shortt to refer to previous correspondence regarding the smuggling of Chinese subjects into this country and to say for the information of Er. Secretary Churchill that Deportation Orders have now been made against a number of Chinese who have been found to have entered this comtry without permission. About forty men are now detained pending deportation, and in the majority of osses the men have admitted that they concealed themselves upon ships sailing from Hong Kong. It coours tolr, Shortt that the effect of sending the men beak to Hong Kong rather than to some other Chinese port would be of value in discouraging the agents who are responsible for the despatch of stowaways, and he would therefore be glad if arrangements could be made with the Government of Hong Kong for the man to be allowed to land there. I am to add that if this oần be arranged it is hoped to take advantage of a Government transport du to sail on the 7th October next, on which it is understood that accommodation for the bulk of the men will be available. I am therefore to request that commieation with the Government of Hong Kong may be made by cable with a view to /ebtaining The Under Secretary of State, COLONIAL OFFICE.
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MINUTES.

MINUTES NOT TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE.

Any communication on the subject of this letter should be addressed lo-

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE,

HOME OFFICE,

LONDON, S.W..

and the following number quoted

159,147/208.

NATIONA

DISABLED

MEN

47215

HOME OFFICE,

Mer 21 EP 21

WHITEHALL.

20th September, 1921.

43

512,

I am directed by Mr. Secretary Shortt to refer to previous correspondence regarding the smuggling of Chinese subjects into this country and to say for the information

of Er. Secretary Churchill that Deportation Orders have now been made against a number of Chinese who have been found to have entered this comtry without permission. About forty men are now detained pending deportation, and in the majority of osses the men have admitted that they concealed themselves upon ships sailing from Hong Kong. It coours tolr, Shortt that the effect of sending the men beak to Hong Kong rather than to some other Chinese port would be of value in discouraging the agents who are responsible for the despatch of stowaways, and he would therefore be glad if arrangements could be made with the Government of Hong Kong for the man to be

allowed to land there.

I am to add that if this oần be arranged it is hoped to take advantage of a Government transport du to sail on the 7th October next,

on which it is understood that accommodation for the bulk of the men will be available. I am therefore to request that commieation with the Government of Hong Kong may be made by cable with a view to

/ebtaining The Under Secretary of State,

COLONIAL OFFICE.

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