CO129-571-12 Sino-Japanese War- supply of food to Hong Kong 19-10-1938 - 26-10-1938 — Page 4

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26th October, 1938.

Dear Mr. Watney,

I am sorry not to have been able to reply to

your letter of the 14th October before now, but I think

it is regarded here as evident that the interruption of

trade channels with Canton will disturb the normal sources

of supply of certain food lines to Hong Kong es pecially

fresh vegetables, poultry and meat. The Secretary of

State has, of course, kept in touch with the Governor

to ensure that no serious food shortage should arise in

the Colony, and all necessary powers are being taken by

the Governor to meet any emergency, indeed you will no

doubt have seen that the Governor has already published

hie Emergency Regulations.

J

CHARLES WATNEY, ESQ.

Yours sincerely,

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