CONFIDENTIAL
INWARD TELEGRAM
TO THE COMMONWEALTH OFFICE (The Secretary of State)
FROM HONG KONG (Sir D. Trench)
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D. 31 May 1967
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"Washington No.155
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My telegram No.731. 177
Sitrep as at 31/0900.
On 30 May a two-hour token stoppage by non-essential workers in two waterworks depots passed without incident
or interruption of supplies. There were further stoppages in two textile factories in Tsuen Wan, both of which had stoppages on 29 May. In one case R.W. workers were responsible. There was an unsuccessful attempt to delay early morning tram services.
2. There are many rumours that Communist sympathisers are being advised to stock up with two months supplies of food. Communist concerns particularly the Bank of China are known to be building up considerable reserves of rice.
3. Efforts to spread the policy of stoppages to all major public concerns including armed forces depots and hospitals are reported.
4. Action is now being taken to prevent the display of posters on Government buildings and vehicles etc.
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and Wilson and Private Office (Commonwealth Secretary)
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