DEPART: ENTAL NO.1
FROM FACAO (VIA IISBON) TO FOREIGN OFFICE
His Majesty's Consul General
No. 165
27th August, 1945
D. 3.00 p.m. 28th August,1945 R. 4.40 p.m. 28th August 1945
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MOST IMMEDIATE
Special Messenger has arrived from Hongkong and requests following message be sent.
Following from F.C. Gimson for Secretary of State for
Colonies.
[Begins] Most Immediate
Have sufficient staff and complete scheme available to set up civil administration immediately except patrol of new territories, for a short period without outside assistance. I am taking the oath as officer administrating the Government.
It is Request immediate advice, situation at present quiet. vital for incoming Allied Commander to meet me (repeat me) immediately on arrival. Suggest land at or near Stanley Camp. [Ends]
Messenger suggests words Hongkong go ahead" be incorporated in broadcast if Gimson's action approved.
2. In view of extraordinary circumstances, I trust I am not contravening my instructions.
3.
essenger is British employee of Public Works Department by name Arthur ay. He is waiting for reply.
[Copies sent to Secretary of State for the Colonies,
Mr. Gent, Colonial Office, General Ismay and Colonel Price.]
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