CO129-521-3 Piracy in Chinese waters- anti-piracy measures 9-4-1930 - 20-11-1930 — Page 103

NO CONFIDENTIAL.(2).

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG

20th May, 1930.

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b. Secret,

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My Lord,

I have the honour to acknowledge the

receipt of Your Lordship's confidential telegrams

of the 18th and 27th of March, 1930, on the

subject of the provision of anti-piracy guards,

and to confirm Mr. Southorn's telegram of the

by ditło 29th of March, 1930, which reads:-

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Octmy 23

1724.

"Your telegrams of 18th March and 27th

March, anti-piracy guards, I see no objection

political or otherwise to the employment of

white-Russians as non-Commissioned Officers

failing sufficient suitable Britishers here.

Recruiting from home would mean delay and

would be very expensive. I understand

suitable Russian recruits are available in

Shanghai and are well spoken of by the

Municipal Police who employ considerable

numbers.

I do not consider that seconding of

Military or Naval officer as suggested is

necessary.

Work indicated is of a nature

that can properly be handled by an officer

experienced

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LORD PASSFIELD,

&c.,

&c.,

&c.