CO129-521-2 Piracy in Chinese waters- anti-piracy measures 9-1-1930 - 10-4-1930 — Page 47

DRAFT.

M.01046/30.

March, 1930.

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Gentlemen,

I am etc. to acquaint you that They have had under Their consideration your letter dated 25th March, 1930, regarding the protection of British ships in Chinese waters against piracy,

and have communicated that letter to the other

Government Departments concerned.

2. It is noted that you accept the decision

The necessary

of H.M. Government in the matter.

instructions are accordingly being sent by telegram

to the authorities at Hong Kong.

3. The provisions to be made for the

organisation of the proposed system of guards depends

of that orguing best so much on local conditions that all details/must

be worked out at Hong Kong.

4.

me

As regards the special points raised in

your letter:

Messrs. John Swire & Sons, Ltd.,

etc.

(1) Your suggestions as to the seconding

of an Officer and N.C.Os. are being communicated to the authorities at Hong Kong.

(2) Your representations as to the

possibility of your being involved in heavy payments when large guards are supplied to ships are also being communicated to the authorities at Hong Kong for their consideration. H.M. Government cannot interfere with the discretion of the Commander-in- Chief and General Officer Commanding as to the strength of the guards which are supplied.

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(3) Your remarks as regards the instance and the cost of the scheme have been

noted