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(iii) H.. G. fully recognise that it is most important, in the interests of the welfare of the population of the Colony, and of internal security, that the commercial life of Hong Kong should be maint- ained to the fullest extent compatible with the
eveloping situation. Nevertheless, having regard to the threat to the security of the Colony from external aggression and/or internal unrest, H.M.G. have decided that, in the event of any difference of opinion as to the necessity for, or the execution of, any security measure, the view of the Commander, Hong Kong should prevail, (and that you should be guided by the so instructions.)
(iv) A copy of those instructions is being communicated to the Commander designate,
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