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telegraphed.
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danger of not succeeding was no reason for not
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trying. Sir Christopher Soames had been quoted
as saying in Hong Kong that the Commission would
have to search for a compromise solution on the
issue. jir Murray MacLekose added that He would
let the department have a copy of Hong Kong report
of Sir Christopher Soames's visit.
Chinese Representation in Hong Kong
Mr Clark of Far Eastern Department joined the
meeting for this subject.
Mr Royle said that the FCO would be advising
the Prime Minister to adhere to the line which he
with Chi Pers-Jais and the Secretary of State had taken in Peking.
Seeret Bourees indica, zu thre tire Chinese reaction.
to this was satisfaetery.
sir Murray MacLehose
said would be very helpful if Sir John ddis
could be sent secret reports, by telegram.
Mr Wilford said this was very difficult, partly
because there were so many of them; but we would
look into the question. However Sir Addis say things
differently from the way Hong Kong saw them.
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In Royle asked Sir Murray MacLehose how his
contacts with the New China News Agency were going.
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