CO129-585-4 Sino-Japanese conflict- Japanese air raids on China 26-1-1940 - 5-7-1940 — Page 24

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29 (86/1676/1938).

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Irafare!

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Government House,

Hong Kong,

19th April, 1940.

I have the honour to forward for your consideration

the accompanying copy of a police report and supporting statements

regarding the infringement of British waters by Japanese

aeroplanes during the bombing by them of Sha U Chung on the

shores of Mirs Bay on 13th April, 1940.

2.

I should be glad if representations on the subject

could be made to the Japanese Government as in previous similar

instances of Japanese military machines flying over British

territory.

3.

Copies of this letter are being sent to:-

His Majesty's Ambassador, Shanghai (No.50).

His Majesty's Diplomatic Mission, Chungking (No.30).

The Commodore, Hong Kong.

The Secretary of State for the Colonies, London.

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your Excellency's most obedient servant,

His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador,

TOKYO.

Colonial Secretary

for Governor.

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