CO129-579-7 Sino-Japanese War- shipping on Pearl River 4-1-1939 - 9-6-1939 — Page 95

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SECRET (2)

23 FEB 1939

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONG KONG.

13th February, 1979.

(20)

Sir,

With reference to your confidential

despatch dated the 18th of January, 1939, I have

the honour to forward herewith for your information

copies of a telegram from the Consul-General, Canton,

(No.34 to me) dated the 7th of February and my rẹply

to him dated the 10th of February.

2.

I trust that the action taken by me will

It was in accordance with the

have your concurrence.

advice of the Commander-in-Chief, China Station, and

the Attorney-General, to which I adhered fully.

3. A copy of these documents has been sent to

His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador in China at Shanghai.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.,

&C.,

&C.,

&C.

AN

Governor.