Directly the telegram was received vy Messrs, Jardine, Matheson & Ca, owners of the vessel, they communi: ceted "with the British naval and consular authorities. While Com mander R.A. B, Edwards, Senior British Naval Oficer in Shanghai, communicated with Admiral Hiase kawa by telephone, and later made personal call urging the immediate release of the vessel, Mr. Herbert Phillips, HIM. Consul-General, tele phoned to Mr. S, Hidaka, Japanese Consul-General, regarding the incident, Inter paying a personal call.
'The' Japanese authorities explained that it-was very difficult to trace the particular naval unit responsible for the seizure of the vessel, but promised to release the ship as soon as possible. The British naval authori-Hes were considering sending down] gate the matter, and the gunboat was due to leave for the Toland at about 430 pin, but it was later deeded to postpone her departure oe it was earned that the Tungwo was to released shortly.
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