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中中中

SECRET CIPHER

TELEGRAM.

From:- G.0.C. Hong Kong.

286

F 9440

26 AUG 1039

Desp.2350 23/8/39. Recd.1600 24/8/39.

То

:- The War Office. repeated Intelligence Shanghai

British Ambassador Shanghai and C.-in-C.

5401 cipher 23/8.

Situation report. Estimate strength Japanese troops

on frontier now 5000 with artillery and armoured cars. No

unusual activity. Japanese attitude remains friendly but their

dispositions are such that Japanese interests clearly lie in our

territory and not with guerillas. After informing Japanese work

commenced dismantling of frontier bridges. ilovements of guns and

stores from mainland to island now nearing completion. Coast

defences fully manned. No encouragement yet given British

women and children to leave.

C.4. (Telegrams)

Copies to:-

S. of S.

U.S. of S. C.I.G.S.

P.U.S.

D.M.O. & I.

D.D. M. O.

D.D.M.I.

D.P.S.

D. M. Q.

M.0.la. 2. 2a.

M.1.2. 2c.

Mr. Howe (Foreign Office)

Cdr. Loly (Admiralty)

Wing Commander Pelly (Air Ministry)

Mr. Gent (Colonial Office)

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