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God? Sir A. Gordon.
MINUTE.
Hongkong
22 Jan 72
Mr. Mocade.
Mr. Holland,
Mr. Herbert.
Mr. Hugessen.
Lord Kimberley.
Indexed
I transmit to you herewith a copy of a confidential despatch from the Governor of Hongkong, from which you will learn the circumstances under which Lord Kimberley wished a draft of this despatch to be prepared.
The Superintendent of Police in that Colony has resigned the Public Service.
R.Sin 20/1/72. Compl. 11.388
I think it right that you should be aware of the facts of the case.
Rice was previously in the service of the Govt of Hongkong as Deputy Superintendent of Police and appeared in the newspapers to the effect that he has accepted a police appointment in Japan.