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Telegram from the Secretary of State for the Colonies

to the Governor of Hong Kong.

Sent 4 p.m., 1st June, 1938.

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No. 102.

Your circular telegram 30th May refugees and your

telegram 146 protection of tenants. I fully appreciate that

in present emergency it is necessary to take urgent and

important measures to meet special difficulties which are

affecting Colony as a result of hostilities in South China

and you may rely on my support in any action you consider

necessary for good order of Hong Kong.

You will no doubt keep me informed of details of such

measures as far as necessary.

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