CO129-585-1 Sino-Japanese conflict- attacks on shipping 25-1-1940 - 2-10-1940 — Page 162

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SAFE HAND.

Government House

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COMID- RTI L.

Copied to: Secretary of State.

H.B.M. Ambassador

Shanghai No.48.

H.B.., Diplomatic

Mission, Chungking No.26. The Hon. the Commodore,

Hong Kong.

sir,

Hong Kong.

11th April, 1940.

*ith reference to ay confidential note o.17

of 28th Febru ry, 1940, regarding attacks on chinese

juuks near liong Kong by Japat:ese naval vessels, 1

Leve the hon.ur to forword for your consider tion

bccompanying police report and supporting

: tate ants regarding an attɛck on tr÷ding Junk 20.T1754H

while on its way to this Colony with foodstuffs and

other necessities valued at $17,870.00..

I should be glad if the Japanese aut orities

might be naked to investigate this report with a view

to preventing further interference with this Colony's

supplies.

3.

Copies of tia letter are being sent to

the secret-ry of State for the Colonies, His Majesty's

Ambac ador, Shanghai, Fie Majesty's Diplomatic Mission,

Chungking, and the Commodore, Hong Kong.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Excellency's most obedient servant,

His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador,

TCEY 0.

G. A. S. NORTHCOTE

Governor.