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1939

F

CHINA

F 4628

22

17 MAY 1939

Registry Number

FROM

F4638/3361/10.

War Office.

No. 083/6127(M.0.2.)

Dated 16 th May, 1939. Received

in Registry

Proposed introduction of compulsory military service ir Hong Kong.

Transmits copy letter of 16th May to Colonial Office. Refers to Colonial Office letter of 9th May (F 4385/3361/10).

Supports proposals of Governor of Hong Kong. The proposed measure of compulsory service is obviously defensive and could not be considered by the Japanese as provocative. From a military point of view it would be a valuable step towards improving the defence

17th May, 1939. plans of Hong Kong.

F: China. L

Copy Admiralty, Air Ministry.

Last Paper.

F4385

References.

Sir Foreman товий

(Print.)

(How disposed of.)

(Action completed.)

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