CO129-591-16 Liberation of Hong Kong- arrangements in the event of the collapse of Japan 3-8-1945 - 1-8-1950 — Page 55

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capitulation is received before any work is undertaken some local protection for party is provided and if thought to be insufficient by planners can be augmented by additional troops at Adv Party it will obviate an international situation as we have reason to believe that Americans may fly in Chinese

To be successful it officials to accept formal surrender,

It must be must have the full approval on highest level. cleared with Wedermeyer and AGAS must be given definite instructions accordingly as they are ready to fly in high power party now. Full discretion must be given to Commandant to implement these orders without further reference to other authorities whom he will keep informed thus saving valuable time.

Note by C.6.Tels.

C.6.Telegrams.

The paras and sub paras as exactly as received.

To:- 1.9 (for action).

Conies to:-

D.M.I.

D.D.M.I.(I)(P)(P/!)(0 & S)

M.I.1.2,⇒(4).17

1.0.12.

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