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INWARD TELEGRAM

TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES

Cypher (0,T.P.)

IMPORTANT

Drip.on 52928/20/45

FROM HONG KONG(0.A.G.)

D. 1at March, 1949., B. 1at

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09.45 hrs.

Ro. 212 Secret.

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7

see (8)

Addressed to S. of Se

Repeated to Commissioner General No. 63 (please

pass to Governors of Hong Kong and

Singapore No. 9 and Higk Commissioner Federation of Melaya No.1)

"Nanking No. 36.

Your telegram No. 156 to Singapore. (3)

Foreign based political parties.

I do not expect any strong repercussions here

from action proposed by the Governor of Singapore.

In view of similar considerations which prevail here, I am investigating advisability of similar action und will report shortly,

Copies sent te:-

Foreign Office

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Mr. Dening

Mr. Scarlett.

Mr. R.H. Scott. Mr. P.D. Coates,