Mr.Galsworthy 14/1.
Mr. Cowell. 14. at once.
53838/34/39.
CYPHER TELEGRAM from the Secretary of State for the
Colonies to the Governor of Hong Kong.
(Sent 7.30 p.m.
14th January,1939.)
Immediate.
No.12.
(4)
Your telegram No.6.
vessels in Hong Kong.
18
Japanese charter
Recommendations at A. and B.
in your telegram No. 6. approved,
In any
agreement subsequently reached with Japanese
authorities regarding movements of British shipping
on Pearl River it should be expressly stated that
His Majesty's Government reserve their full rights
under the relevant treaties with China.
Please
repeat to Canton Tokyo Shanghai and Commander in
Chief.
FURTHER ACTION.
Copy F.. Lf.
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