CO129-556-13 Traffic in arms to China 6-1-1936 - 13-1-1937 — Page 143

It has in consequence now been decide that,

in the cage of an exported from those countries

which have adopted the licence system, 'in transit"

The 11it 68 will only be granted in Hong Kong upon

proüustion of a copy of the export licence issued.

I na accordingly instructed to in:or Your Excelloney

that this arrangement will be ap liable to consign-

ments leaving Spain on or after October 1, 1935.

Hic lajeaty's Government would moreover be grateful

1 the Goverment of the Republio could 860 their way

to empolying this " becay for communication direct to

the Governor of Bong long, with oorles of all licences

which ere lesued for the export of sms, ei thar to

Hong Kong or via Hong rong to shine. the adoption

of such a prosedure should not only facilituta the

working of the system but sho∙ld sinisige the injon-

hich ay

to exportera.

I have the honour to assure Your Excellency

of my hi heat copalderation.

(Signed) GFORGE OGILVIE-VORBES.

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