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SECRET.

From

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MESSAGE.

C. in C. China.

Naval Cypher D by W/T.

EKW.

3481

E

24/JUN 15

IN 252

RECEIVED:-

DATE

21.3.40.

TIME

2255.

Addressed

Admiralty, repcated 7.0.C.Singapore, Malaya 380, Commodore 1/6 Hongkong

130. In view of present rather dangerous situation in Far East unless it is considered inadvisable I intend to proceed to Singapore in H..S. KANIMELA leaving Hong Kong 25th June or 26th June or at once if situation det vicrates. I may call in at Karranh Bay en route to discuss matter with French Admiral. H..S. DAUNTLESS is remaining at Saigon till situation is clearer as her presence will have a struding effect. H..S. KAHIMBLA reduce seagoing

Squadron based Hongkong to 2 A..O's and these would be Bent South inmediately if when situation alters for worse. I have abandoned patrol off coast of Jepar protem.

I have every indication French Admiral will remain by ally whatever happens in Europe.

1155/21

Advance copy to Ops. U.W. R.

0.1.C.

1st Lord.

1st S. L.

V.0.N.S.

A.C.H.S. (F)

P.A.S.(S)

C.S.0. to 1st S..

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0.1.0.(2)

D.S.D.9. M. (2)

D.N.I. (4)

D. of P. (3)

I.P. (3)

Admiral Bellairs

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