CO129-590-24 Situation in Hong Kong 25-4-1905 - 25-4-1905 — Page 51

CO129 Colonial Office Hong Kong Records 理藩院香港檔案 All

the aim of the Co-Prosperity Sphere. Under the present circumstances it is unavoidable that Hong Kong should be under the military. This has not been fully understood by the

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inhabitants of this region, but all regional leaders and their staffs have fully recognised our point of view, and with their cooperation our achievements have been fairly satisfactory. Since our administration is only in its first stages, and since the population of Hong Kong is so large, difficulties in administration are unavoidable, especially regarding the question of the compulsory moving of peoples. We earnestly hope that the people of Hong Kong will understand our paternal point of view. Give us your help because your happiness is our happiness."

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