CO129-507-4 China- anti-piracy precautions- question of compensation to families of British officers killed or wounded 5-10-1928 - 2-1-1929 — Page 44

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sir,

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8.5.1.

December 6th, 1928.

With reference to your letter at the 18 th

November regarding the provision of anti-piracy guards

on British steɛmers is

ecmers in Chinese

Chinese waters, I am directed by Secretary Bir Austen Chaberlain to inform you that while the permanent provision of such guards is impruotis ski there is no intention to withdrew them in the near future Roasɔmable notice of their impending withdrawal will be given when the time comes in order to enable shipowners to take their om sessures.

I

sir,

Your obedient Servant,

The Joint Secretary,

The China Association.

હતું.