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INWARD TELEGRAM

TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES

Cypher (0.T. P. }

COPY FOR REGISTRATION

FROM WASHINGTON (C. O. Rep. )

D. 16th January, 1948.

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R. 17th

13.15 hrs.

IMPORTANT.

BRIEF NO.5.

State Department have received report regarding disturbances in Canton in protest against eviction of squatters in Kowloon,

2. As questions are being asked here, it would be useful if we could have facts as soon as poseible concerning alleged eviction.