OUTWARD TELEGRAM
41 8
DEPARTMENTAL NO. 1.
[CODE R]
FROM FOREIGN OFFICE TO CHUNGKING
No. 1004.
28th August 1945.
D. 11.55 p.m. 28th August 1945.
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IMMEDIATE
Following message carried by messenger to Macao and trans- mitted by telegraph from His Majesty's Consul has been received by Secretary of State for Colonies from Gimson.
Most Immediate.
Begins.
Have sufficient staff and complete scheme available to set up civil administration immediately except patrol of new territories, for a short period without outside assistance. I am taking the oath as officer administrating the Government. Request immediate advice, situation at present quiet. It is vital for incoming Allied Commander to meet me (repeat me) immediately on arrival. Suggest land at or near Stanley Camp. Ends.
2. Following reply sent by Secretary of State for Colonies begins. Your message has been repeated to Rear Admiral Harcourt who has been empowered immediately on his arrival in Hongkong to establish military administration by proclamation. You should then at once comply fully with his instructions. the meantime I warmly approve your initiative and plans you have made. Ends.
3.
Both messages have been repeated to Commander-in-Chief British Pacific Fleet.
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