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SECRET (2)

Sir,

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

626187998

HONG KONG.

205

13th February, 1939.

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 reply

to him dated the 10th of February.

2.

I trust that the action taken by me will

have your concurrence. It was in accordance with the

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,

SD.) G. A. S. NORTHCOTE

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

MALCOLM MACDONALD, M.P.,

:

&C.,

&c.,

&C.

Governor.

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