a number of whom have been injured in the Three days of disturbances,
as fairly as possible for the benefit of all
in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong police, have shown
great restraint in carrying out these
responsibilities.
Her Majesty's Government fully support
the Hong Kong Government in fulfilling its
duty in maintaining law and order and in the
efforts it is making to bring about a
settlement of the industrial dispute. It is
emphasised that the original cause of the se
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disturbances was two comparatively small
at
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industrial disputes which should be capable to settle soon
of early settlement if the management and trade
unions concerned would sit down together to
it.
discuss them. Ends.
3. Grateful for your and Peking's urgent
comments.
Al so for number of persons released
on bail for inclusion in statement.
[To Washington only. I
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tomorrow's bag.
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be in
on this
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[Passed to DOSAD for Dan smision to Peking - 16/5
a repetition & Washington and Singapore)