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Communist element, on the lines that it now appears to be dealt with in Malaya, the Governor's policy of letting Hong Kong be a "free for all", so long as individuals don't cause trouble in Hong Kong, is probably the best one.

Subject to concurrence by the F.O., I should acknowledge receipt of this informative despatch, which has been studied with much interest, and concur.in the continuance of the line which the Governor has adopted on the basis the views set out in paragraph 3 of this despatch.

Higher authority will, I think, wish to see.

14.6.1948.

ague.

to F.O. proposing, subject to their

to reply

? copr

Concumeme,

P

ap. X

14/6.

7

a

very

ochd

position

the

anti-Communists are

alout

Quarz

So lay

Cancel

obnoxing

Dhany

the Courmanists,

line

for

$

they wine

out

it is not too bad.

? as motored

afree, this is a

مختلفة تلده

6. d. 2:24/6

sound oriental approach.

Hour 24/6 al-once

Desf. 141 In connection

24-6-48.

since the

with communisť

in Malaya

wt

hous

minutes

where

Tal N.743 on 54395/48

above

to Hong Kong

be

written, telegraphed

asking, the Governor whether

considers the present

present policy

of

-interference with political refugees Provided

theis act wities

and ordens

ak not

could

circumstances

or

detrimental to land should, in

be maintained.

I think therefore

семат

we

should

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