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From CHINA,
Decypher.
Mr. Greenway (Shanghai).
51st March, 1958.
D.
(Via W/T.) 31st March, 1933.
R.
6.00 p.m., 31st March, 1938.
No. 550.
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Sir A. Clark Kerr's telegram No. 512.
I had been hoping that with establishment of new Government in Nanking Japanese would relax their restrictions on Yangtse navigation but as yet there is no change in their
attitude.
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Commander Duke, Senior Naval Officer, Lower Yangtse, who came down in H.M.S. "Bec" a few days ago has reported to me in writing that in his view there is no justifiable reason of a military nature why British ships should not grp, cmtd.] up river at least as far as Manking for trading purposes. says Chinese are returning in large numbers and are anxious to restart business and that if British companies are prepared to send foreign agents up river they should have a good chance of
He adds that Japanese are starting business fairly quickly.
now running a regular service of river steamers which may be called transports but in fact carry passengers and freight.
Please see also Nanking telegram to me No. 73 which I am
This was in reference to enquiry repeating to you as No. 551. whether manager of International Export Company could return to Nanking where his presence is desirable in the interests of
It must be understood that were he to return
the company.
without sanction of Japanese the sentries on the wharf would
forcibly prevent landing.
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