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(a) It is H. M.G.'s policy to restore British
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sovereignty and administration immediately, and it is their purpose that for initial period there should be military administration as soon as duly authorised commander of British or Allied military
or naval force can reach Colony.
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(b) If it is open to you to assume administration of Government under powers which you have in absence of Governor under existing Letters Patent, your duty will be to act accordingly with the full support of
His
s Majesty's Government until such time as Force commander as stated in (a) arrives with authority to establish military administration.
S. q. S. for Colonies Communicate by telegraph with His Ambassador for
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confirmation of authority of any British or Allied Officer immediately on arrival of such officer in Hong Kong and in agreement with officer concerned; and you
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