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INWARD TELEGRAM
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FROM HONG KONG (British Information Services)
D. 22 May, 1967. R. 22
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Hong Kong Standard on its front page this morning covers yesterday's events in central district with a story headlined: "Little Force, from action wins day for peace and order"
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It was the battle of downtown, central, said
The police won.
The paper added: "their superably co-ordinated action nipped in the bud every effort by the mob to break loose from their box after police had manoeuvred them into it.
They sealed off three major accesses. To the east at Arsenal Street. To the west at Jubilee Street near the vehicular ferry pier. And the roads to the Albert Road levels.
In the limited perimeter enclosed, police kept the twisting turning writhing tired frustrated mobs in check. And there, platoon after platoon of supremely disciplined men - in khaki, dealt with each emergency in text book fashion".
In addition the papers editorial said: "Not only is there an ever present danger of eruption into lethal violence, but also it is evident that a failure to take effective counter-measures is likely to encourage wilder and more lawless activities".
The official announcement that further disorderly gatherings will not be permitted is, therefore, to be fully supported by the public.
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