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No.181 to the Foreign Office except that in (e) I would delet word "all" and after "compensation" insert "if any". (c)

would almost seem to conflict with paragraph 3 of my telégram No.147 that normal administrative functions in the arga should be with this Government. Perhaps the two might be combined.

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Squatters estimate their claims for compensation at The fantastic figure of $1,387,300 (Hong Kong). understand that thie claim has been forwarded to Kwok,

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Suggestion of Chinese Government in paragraph 2 (1) of Ambassador's telegram No.181 that the derden should commemorate Allied victory is also objectionable. almost certainly lead to undesirable celebrations and

It would Garden should commemorate Allied dead.

demonstrations.

Copies sent to:

Foreign Office

Mr. Ach. Soptt.

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