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of instructions to the local Japanese naval authorities

which will ensure the cessation of these attacks.

5.

I have the honour further to enclose a

memorandam giving resumés of five cases of attacks by

Japanese forces on junks in which there has been a direct

British interest, and to draw Your Excellency's attention

to the fact that in all five cases His Majesty's Govern-

ment feel themselves fully justified in maintaining the

claims for compensation which have already been

presented.

I avail myself of this opportunity to

renew to Your xcellency the assurance of my nighest

consideration.

(30D) R. L. CRAIGIE.