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[This telegram is of particular secrecy and should be retained by the authorised recipient and not passed on]

Cypher/OTP

FOREIGN OFFICE DISTRIBUTION

FROM CANTON TO FOREIGN OFFICE

Mr. Coghill

D. 11.07 a.m. 24th May, 1950.

No. 95

24th May, 1950.

R。

12.27 p.m. 24th May, 1950.

SECRET

Addressed to Peking telegram No. 20 of 24th May. epeated for information to: Foreign Office.

Watien of Canton Kowloon railway has been here for two days. Authorities attach great importance to moving exports and bringing in railway material now at Kowloon and it is proposed to operate forthwith three goods trains daily each way, I gather aircraft are now available to intercept any raiders and that authorities in any case express confidence that Formosa will be conquered in the near future.

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