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(2)

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Would it not be wiser to demilitarise the

Colony at once?

I sum up my contentions as follows

(1)

Hong Kong's survival into the next century

is of prime importance to the future of British

trade in China:

(2)

(3)

Unquestionably that survival depends upon

retention by Great Britain of at least part of

the New Territories:

The whole issue is one which demands instant

consideration.

yes very

finairely

(.GS. Worthente