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munitions to the Chinese Government should

only be allowed by "deep sea vessels" raises

difficulties of procedure and Mr. MacDonald

is of the opinion that the criterion in this

matter might best be made the destination of

would

the vessel.

Hebe glad to be advised at an

as to the reply which Lord Halifax considers

should be made to the Governor on the general

question and on the particular point mentioned

above.

3.

Copies of this letter and of the

enclosed telegram are being sent to the War

Office, Admiralty, Air Ministry, Board of

Barna

Trade and Home Office.

I am etc.,

H.R. Comell

early

date

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