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From T.G. 3 of T.F. 112
eptember
Date
29/9/45
Time
0004
NAVAL CYPHER (D)
Addressed C.T.F. 111
Repeated: C.T.F. 112, Admiralty, C. in C. B.P.F.,
C. in C. Hong Kong
IMMEDIATE GUARD
Your 250800 not to all addressees.
Comseventh Fleet has informed me of his interview with the Generalissimo in so far as it affects T. G. 3 of T.F. 112, which took place subsequent to yours.
2. He stated that the Generalissimo told him that while American ships were very welcome in every Chinese Port British ships, were not repetition not and he complained of our entry into Shanghai and H.M.S. BERMUDA's presence at Tsing Tao as Unit of the Seventh Fleet.
3. Kinkaid received the impression that Generalissimo' s attitude which is based on his resentment over Hong Kong and ensplaton of Imperialistic motivos is unlikely to change in the near future,
ihe Kincaid further infomiud ma that it is his intention to ooven Amonioan landings at Teku and Tsing Tao with C. T. F. 73 the North China Force consisting of Battlo Cruisor, Cruiser end Canrior under Admiral low. He is also sending advancod
eloments of T.F. 74, the South. China Force undor Admiral Buckmaster, to Hong Kong sailing within the next few days. T. F. 74 will subsequently be based on Hong Kong and will visit analler Chinese ports, he specifically mentioned Swatow and
R.N. will participate Amoy, as soon as they are clear of mines. in none repetition none of these activities except prosumably
He group to provide the base mine service at Hong Kong. omitted) that H.M.S. BERMUDA should be withdrawn from Tsing Tạo before landings take place about 7th October.
It
me that I He also
5. He is reporting fully to Admirals Nimitz and King. is quite clear that he is not repetition not going to sponsor the movement of all British ships and has informed must remain quietly at Shanghot for the present. hinted that he would like the number of British ships here reduced,
In gonema) the Amarieans are condiel and friendly but gompletely dis-interoatod as regards British affairs,
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