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Mr. Parkinson.
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Confidential. No./24 I have
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received confidential letter from
the Bishop of Hong Kong asking
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conson.
TELEGRAM.
me personally to review the case
GOVERNOR
of Rex versus Ng Loi Yuen in
HONG KONG.
which I understand you have
confirmed death sentence after
consideration in Executive
Councilo Please inform Bishop in
reply that prerogative of mercy
has been delegated by H.M. to
the Governor and that I am unable
FURTHER ACTION.
CD tel
to intervene
If Bishop desires
to make representations he should
address them to the Governor.