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within the City.
In His Majesty's Minister's Note under acknowledg-
ment it is stated that "the vast majority of the residents
of Kowloon City have gladly accepted the Governor's offer"
but according to the reports quoted above they were in
fact overawed by a display of authority and did not gladly
accept the terms offered.
The Ministry of Foreign Affaire have the honour
therefore to reiterate their request that the Hongkong
Government be moved to reconsider the matter in a spirit
of equity and immediately withdraw or suspend the orders
issued regarding the residents of Kowloon City, so that
friendly relations may be strengthened. The favour of
a reply is requested.
STAMP OP MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
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