Telegram HSff zmAm from tho Government of Hew Zealand .Bated 30th.November, 1936.Rooeived 8,39 a.mQ 3GthoNovembor,19360 Hool39 Confidential,, An Associated press message from Washington has been * published in Now Zealand stating that the United States Government officials are devoting attention to Christmas Island and that State Department officials declared :,the United States do not recognise British sovereignty there" In view of action taken by the United States in connec- tion with neighbouring islands of ©alue for aviation purposes and because Christmas Island is within the area patrolled by New Zealand division of .the Royal Navy His Majesty's Govern- ment in New Zealand would be grateful for any information on this matter which His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom might ba able to offer*