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between China and Japan, but resembled rather the

atute of hostilitier decoribed in our talegrua. 50,27

of the 12th April 1932 (Dominions office letter

6360/18 of the 14th April 1932) when, although there

was no legal state of sær bet een Chips and Japan, the

eituation so far resembled a ɛtute of war that

traneustions which would be incompatible with the

duties of a neutral in a legal state of mr would be

open to criticies.

if this w the reason for the decision.

it would seen that, in view of the recent armistice,

it no longer holds good, and australia my vary well

wish to know whether the esbargo on the sale of

Goverment stores would still be ap:lied here if the

qnertion arope.

Shedden is anxious for a very early reply.

Copier of this letter and encloaresare

being sent to the board of irade, kar off lee, Admiralty,

and Colonial uffic0.

Youre sincerely,

(29) EBBowyer

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