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For the present, however, rightly or wrongly, the policy of His majesty's Government is to push
concession to its utmost limit, and Sir C. Clementi
must help to bear the burden. But there is no
reason why he should not make it quite clear that,
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whatever happens elsewhere, on British soil we intend
to stand firm, and he should have support in taking
whatever steps are necessary to maintain order in
the Colony.
I do not think the Foreign Office or anyone
could properly take exception to anything in this
telegram except in regard to the phrasing of the
beginning of the 3rd paragraph. Perhaps the
Secretary of State may think it desirable to bring
the substance of the telegram (omitting as in
pencil brackets) before the Cabinet, indicating the
lines on which he intends to reply; and, if desired,
I will draft a memorandum for consideration.
(If there is no objection this telegram and
minutes should go on the "Political Situation" file ·
now in circulation. Any Cabinet action would go on
30045 annexed).
Bec of State.
(SGD.) H. BECKETT,
2/2/27.
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Walter B. Min
I am inclined to think that
we ought to bring the substance of Bir C. Clementis telepsen to