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CYPHER TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hong Kong to the

Secretary of State for the Colonies.

Dated 9th December, 1937.

Received 11.28 a.mas 9th Dec.

No.307.

Addressed to the Secretary of State for the

Colonies No.307 of 9th December repeated to Tokio

telegram No.51 Chargé d'Affaires Shanghai No.61,

Mr. Soong Chairman of National Economic

Council which is sub office of the Chinese Executive

Yuan has notified me of intention to open branch office

that Council in Hong Kong to take delivery of

aterials for road mending conservancy etc., normally

It will not be concerned with

' routed to Shanghal.

munitions.

I see no objection but the Japanese Government

probably will, for which reason I think it advisable to

inform you at once.

Copy toro. (2)

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