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These achievements have been built
on the firm and sure foundation of co-operation
between the British and Chinese peoples. This
co-operation has not been and cannot be limited
to the confines of the Colony. Hong Kong, with
its shipping and trading interests, with the
fine conception of its University, with its
traditions of order and culture, humanity and
tolerance, cannot fail to wield a wide, powerful,
and growing influence in the Far East; it must
look far bey on its own borders to fulfil its
true destiny.
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Hong Kong has been a fortress for many
years. During the perils we have lately
experienced we too have come to think of Great
Britain as a fortress.
From that fortress I send
you this message of greeting ani congratulation:
and I add our thanks for the generous gifts you
have made to us and the messages of encouragement
and support you have sent to us. They hearten us
against whatever trials may lie ahead. They are
a happy augury for the future, when we shall
embark on our common task of rebuilding in the
days of peace.
Colomal
CER.)
9/ 25 Jammy 1941
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