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humiliation of British is a point in which I avait
decisions of highest authorities it is apparent that
Americans propose to interrogate and otherwise deal
with our POWS. What line do we take in this matter consider our plan infinitely superior in that
(A) No entry to Hongkong would take place until it was certain local Commanders would abide by surrender
terms
(B) Local protection of parties is included
(C) Parties would be equipped to take immediate care of POS. General outline of policy forwarded. All informed G358 14. August detailed account follows.
C.6. (Telegrams). To M.I.9. (for action).
D.M.I.
Copies to:~
D.D.M.I.(I), (P), (P/W), (0. & S.) M.I.1, 2, 9(4), 17.
M.0.12.
Foreign Office (Mr. Sterndale Bennett).
Colonial Office (Mr. ¡la cDougal)
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