CO129-544-17 Piracy- proposals for protection of ships 18-6-1933 - 23-8-1933 — Page 17

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sir,

28th August,

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M.4175/33.

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With reference to your letter of the 16th

August, No. F.5387/1394/10, I am commarded by My

Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you,

for the information of the Secretary of State for

Foreign Affairs, that They concur in the recommendations

of the Commander-in-Chief, China Station, that shipa

trading anywhere in China should be fitted with grilles

and supplemented when practicable with an armed guard

as a protection against internal and external piracy.

Copies of this letter have been sent to the

ard of Trade and Colonial office.

The Under Secretary of State,

Foreign Office,

S.K 1.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient Servant