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Mr. Blunt, (Canton).
1 MAR 1979
NO DISTRIBUTION.
February 25th, 1939.
D. (by wireless) February 27th, 1939.
February 27th, 1939.
R.
No.
16.
5.0.p.m.
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"R" begins:
Addressed to Commander-in-Chief No. 32 February 25th.
Japanese Consul-General has informed
Consular body that
merchant vessels and warships of third powers are requested not to enter Hoihow port "for some time" because of Japanese military operations. If necessity to visit warships arrives at the least 48 hours' notice must be given to Japanese authorities for their agreement, giving dates and times of arrival and sailing and reasons for visit. Such visits will be at the risk of the powers
concerned. "R" ends.
(2) Unless otherwise directed I propose to register formal
protest February 27th.
Repeated to Governor, Hongkong, No. 45, Commodore No. 18, Shanghai No. 33, Foreign Office No. 16.
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