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25 September 1967
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Many non-Communist Chinese newspapers gave front page treatment to the Governor's arrival at the airport, the statement he made at a Press conference at Kait Tak and his meeting with the community leaders and the public at Queen's Pier.
They gave different emphasis to Sir David's statement in their reports.
Britain fully supports Hong Kong, said the bold-typed headlines of Kung Sheung and Tin Tin Yat Pos;Lord Shepherd, British Minister of State of the Commonwealth Office, to visit Hong Kong next month, Sing Tao Jih Pao particularly pointed out; the strength of the British garrison in Hong Kong adequate, Wah Kiu Yat Po stressed; plan for suppression of disturbances still confidential, Sing Pao Daily News emphasized; Governor guarantees continue to pursue prosperity and progress, Ming Pao pronounced and Express mentioned specifically Governor is to do his utmost to maintain law and order.
The Governor's disclosure that death penalty for crimes involving bombs was not discussed in London; that a labour expert is coming; and that he does not intend to contact members of the illegal Struggle Committee and does not know whether London is negotiating with Peking on the situation in Hong Kong received good publicity.
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Sir D. Trench Sent 1605 25 September 1967 Recd 09012 25 September 1967
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