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4. So long as the left-wing demonstrators continue to be well controlled and orderly (apart from singing and abuse I intend to try letting them develop their full demonstrati against my gates, and let them see where it gets them. At the worst, it is confining the trouble to one spot. The risk is, of course, that the public at large will misunderstand the policy and think it one of excessive weakness. We are trying to counter this by discreet suitable publicity.
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The position in Kowloon remained quiet. Cases against people involved in recent riots continued to be heard at both North and South Kowloon Courts. There were some crowds outside the courts but on the whole they remained orderly.
6. I am taking my family to Fanling Lodge this weekend, on advice that my absence may damp down weekend demonstrations and because as much normality as possible is desirable. I shall be remaining quite well in touch and can get back into town very quickly, by helicopter if necessary.
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