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NAM WAH MAN PO (29.3.71)
Why must. they use bombs to protest?
SING TAO MAN PO (29.3.71)
The continuing reports of the discovery of bombs show that the law-breakers have not yet stopped their dangerous threats against order in our society.
A majority of the people in Hong Kong object to the increase of water rates and would like to see Chinese made an official language, but they would not allow such objections or wishes to be expressed in the form of violence.
SING TAO MAN PO
(29.3.71)
Last week, the Hong Kong Government released 7 leftists from prison. They were all 1967 confrontation prisoners who were guilty of planting bombs and endangering public safety. By coincidence, appalling tomb-planting incidents occurred again this week. This has therefore caused criticisms from the public on the Government measure in the early release of prisoners.
There were 7 leftists released last week. They were all sent to prison because they were guilty of bomb-planting and endangering public safety during the 1967 Disturbances.
One of the 7 prisoners was originally sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment, 3 to 7 years and another 3 to 8 years. It should be a long time before they were released, however, all of them are free now.
People feel that the measure taken by Government ought to be re-examined. Undenviably, after the 1967 Disturbance, Hong Kong achieved more prosperity and the Sino-British relationships improved steadily. However, the dignity of law and order must be upheld and faith of Hong Kong people in the future of Hong Kong relies on our stability. No matter what, Hong Kong Government must respect public opinion and maintain the integrety of the law.
HONG KONG DAILY NEWS
(29.3.71)
All Chinese people in Hong Kong object to increase of water rates and support the Chinese language issue. However, all of us hate violence, especially when it is committed by people who treat it all as a joke. Use proper ways and channels to fight the water-charge increase issue.
FAI PO (29.3.71)
If the Hong Kong Government can deal with the current situation properly, we are sure the people would pledge their support to the Government, but if the Government "mishandle" the whole thing, the consequences might be "unthinkable".
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We agree with the points given in the statements issued by various students bodies who voiced their strong objection to
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