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Sir M. Lempson (Peking).
16th April, 1931.
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16th April, 1931.
R. 9.30 a.m.
17th April, 1931.
No. 122.
(R).
Following received from Diplomatic Mission No.
22 of April 15th.
My immediately preceding telegram.
British commercial vessels in Chinese ports or territorial waters will comply with such non- discriminatory and legally enacted and duly promulgated Chinese regulations as are applicable to all vessels. They will not be subject to any form of commandeering or requisition; nor will such vessels be inspected, searched, boarded, or subjected to any kind of restraint by Chinese armed military authority, except in the case of special emergency, only after due notification to and by arrangement with captain of vessel or officer in charge. may not be boarded by Chinese police nor may any perso be arrested on board any such vessel except upon a warrant formally issued by a modem court of justice, specifically stating legal grounds on which action is authorized. In absence of such a warrant Chinese police may only board the vessel in case of special emergency only after due notification to and by arrangement with captain of vessel or officer in
charge
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