CO129-583-19 Administration of government 19-5-1940 - 22-5-1941 — Page 54

RECEIVE

23 MAY 1940

53614

50297/40

COPY FOR REGISTRATION

Copy of P. F

54

CYPHER TELEGRAM from the Officer Administering

the Government of the Straits Settlements to the

Secretary of State for the Colonies.

Dated 23rd May, 1940. Received 11.40 a.m. 23rd

IMMEDIATE.

May.

PERSONAL. GOVERNMENT HOUSE. SECRET.

Following from Northcote repeated to Officer Administering the Goverment of Hong Hong begina. In view of existing circumstances I propose to stay for while in Ceylon whence return to Hong Kong can be made quickly in case of need. But if you prefer that I should go through to England I will do so willingly. In the latter case please telegraph me en clair care of Agent of P. D. Company OTTIósa 30 as to reach me by noon local time Saturday ends.

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