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MESSAGE.
5-3838/61
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From
GE
Commodore, Hong Kong.
IN.
DATE
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23.9.37.
RECD
1120.
FOREIGN OFFICE 'R' CODE.
Addressed C. in C. China in FALMOUTH 698 repeated Admiralty 30,
British Ambassador, Tokyo.
30. My 2116 September 21st. St. Monance was carrying
Hong Kong Government 's lighthouse reliefs due to Government
tug being wrecked in typhoon.
Cruiser hoisted international signal K to "stop
instantly" followed three or four minutes later by signal
"I will be visiting you" after boarding enquired regarding
nationality of tug also Gap Rock and its residents. The
reply that Gap Rock Lighthouse and its residents were
British was obviously doubted. Questions also asked
regarding power of wireless station and whether it communicated
with Chinese territory. Japanese was informed that station
was of low power for use as signal station of H.M.Government
reporting weather.
Whilst weighing tug lifted ends of old telegraph
cable which was subject of questions. Reply given that
cable was disused.
Manner and behaviour of boarding party
were most polite. All questions asked were answered fully.
On departing the Japanese officer sent a bottle of whiskey
to the tug master. I am of opinion that ordering of an
Admiralty tug to stop instantly and subsequent boarding of
the ship without seeking permission was an act of serious
international discourtesy and warrants a strong protest,
although probably the act of ill informed officers.
No.
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