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Paraphrase of an extract from a telegram from
the Governor of Hong Kong, to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Dated 8th of August,1925.
It would be possible, from the point of view
of the maintenance of order, for me to leave early
in September. There is, however, strong objection,
on the part of the Unofficials, to my leaving so
I have long as the position remains abnormal. dealt with this in my other telegram of even date. The determining factor is what may be done by His Majesty's Government. The economic difficulties are almost certain to lead to internal troubles (how
soon,
I can't say) if no action is taken and if
I leave my there is a continuation of the boycott.
movements to your decision.