exist in Hong Kong, there will always be a danger of intimidation.
I agree that the Ordinance confers on the authorities wide
powers to enable them to deal with trouble-makers and malcontents.
But in the particular conditions of Hong Kong, I am satisfied that
such powers are necessary and I have every confidence that those
discretion
powers will be used with impartiality and restraint.
A
I am,
however, arranging for the memoranda forwarded with your letters to
be brought to the notice of the Governor/May I say how much I
appreciate the trouble and care which has obviously been taken in
preparing the memoranda and the helpful and co-operative manner
in which they have been presented.