CO129-571-9 Sino-Japanese War- Canton-Kowloon railway 25-3-1938 - 28-2-1939 — Page 80

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SECRET

sir,

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10th November, 1938.

I am directed by Mr. Secretary MacDonald

to transmit to you, to be laid before Viscount

Halifax, a copy of a telegram from the Governor of

Hong Kong reporting that the Japanese have looted

workshops at the Canton Railway Terminus and removed certain rolling stock which is the property of the

Hong Kong Government.

2. Mr. MacDonald desires to support the Governor's request that a strong protest should be made to the Japanese authorities if the report is

substantiated.

3.

Copies of this letter and of the enclosed telegram are being sent to the War Office, Admiralty, Air Ministry and Board of Trade.

I am, Sir,

Your most obedient servant,

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE,

FOREIGN OFFICE.

(Signed) 1.

..... COWELL

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