Appendix C 15
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Summary Translation
Extract from H.K. Daily News 27.2.76
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In the midst of a campaign launched by 64 kaifong associations in H.K. Kln. and the N.T. to retain the Governor, some urban councillors have made the followings remarks about his achievements:
Dr. Denny Huang: The campaign is a routine job of the kaifong upon the expiry of every Governor. However, HE has made several new attempt, like the 10-year housing programme and the 10-year education plan. Among them the most praise-worthy achievements are: (1) the establishment of the ICAC which has turned a new page in H.K.'s fighting against corruption and has basically changed the situation; (2) encouragement for the establishment of many area committees which have organized people in Clean HK Campaign and developed a spirit of mutual help. However, despite his amiable disposition, the political system as a
Therefore, whole is not much different from that under other Governors. his retirement or retention will not substantially affect H.K. Miss Cecelia Yeung: Sir Murray MacLehose is the Governor she admires most, especially his regards for the people. She supports the campaign. Choi Kwok Ching: The building of the MTR and launching of the 10-year housing programme show that HE is a politician of foresight. He also supports the campaign and hopes that the British Government will make an exception in the case of HE's retirement.
Edmund Chow:
When H.K. is in a delicate position, it needs
a diplomat-Governor to take charge of its relations with Communist China, Besides, in its recovery from set-backs caused by world economic depression in recent years, H.K. needs a Governor who has sufficient
Furthermore, it knowledge of its economic and social developments. needs a Governor of great courage and capabilities to deal with its internal problems. Therefore, retention of the services of Sir Murray MacLehose will be to the benefit of H.K.
Wong Pan-cheuk:
Sir Murray is the most outstanding Governor who has not only led H.K. through the difficulties caused by world depression to recovery, but has taken some important measures to set H.K. on the road to prosperity. He should be given time to carry out his ideals.
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28 APR 1376
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