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French Authorities to secure a course of action which

could not mure to the benefit of the Colony. It

will be recalled that the original intention of this Government as notified in Sir William Peel's telegram

No.142 of 24th July, 1931, was to remove Nguyen from the Colony with all speed and prohibit his return for a period of years and it was not until the receipt of your telegram No.94 of 7th August, 1931, that steps were taken to compel Nguyen not merely to leave the Colony but to proceed to Indo-China. It was precisely these steps which led the Colonial Court to grant leave for the appeal to the Privy Council which

has resulted in the cancellation of these steps at a cost of nearly £650, apart from the charges (which

still continue) for the maintenance of Nguyen until his

departure to a destination of his own chasing can be

arranged.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

to D. Southook.

Officer Administering the Government.