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4.
It is known that de Fanel had been in serious
financial straits and had been unable to pay his debts,
ut recently he has appeared to have ample funds, the
origin of which cannot be ascertained. lle' speaks
Russian, Japanese, Chinese and English, and reliable
information indicates that he is in Japanese pay, having
come to the Colony for the purpose of reporting on the
passage of aeroplanes and war materials through Hong
Kong. In support of this information it is known that
he was acquainted with Isaac Bension Cohen, whose
deportation waa reported in my secret despatch dated
14th October, 1938, and with other undesirables also
suspected of being Japanese agents.
5.
De Kanel was deported from this Colony to
Shanghai on 20th October, 1939.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
G
UTE
Governor.
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