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OUT

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DATE 1.2.27

SENT 1925

Cypher G. (C-in-C.)

Sta te.

Following Cabinet assision is com micuted for

your guidanɔs (bugine)

ne camɔt approve destruction of jusung Porta as a messure

of reprimul for danking.

It would exerdile no effective

coercion on the wol: tiern voverament or For ous.

But you suggest that these forte endanger your communications

with Chenghol.

If now or at any time this denger is serious and it fe

nogesbury for the protection of Lunghuf to destroy the

forts you are authorised to luxe vati a for tauir destruction

without further referuade to uB. (ends)

Repeat to fukin

1925/1

1st.erd.

D.0.1.3.

A.C.M.D.

D. V.3.D.

D.C

of 2. .N.I.

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