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propaganda, directed specifically to
the submission and intimidation of the
rank and file, could begin to take
effect if allowed to continue unchecked.
The Governor has been given authority
to neutralize several of the buildings from
which the campaign is being directed by
declaring 24 hour curfews in the areas round
the building, or by declaring closed areas
around them. This will, initially, disrupt their
communications and seriously hamper their
control of operations. If they move to other
premises it would be easier for the Hong
Kong Government to keep them under closer
surveillance.
6. The Commando Carrier "Bulwark" has been
ordered to Hong Kong and should arrive on the
Her presence will strengthen public
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and police morale.
7.
The Governor has also recommended
(i) picking up and if possible deporting
(and failing that detaining) a
selection (e.g. up to 24) of the known
leaders of the present campaign;
and
(ii) action against the principal Communist
newspaper "Wen Wei Po", the official
C.P.G. organ in Hong Kong, for either
sedition or inciting the police to
disaffection.
8.
The disruption of the leadership would
be a distinct and positive gain, at least in
the
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