CO129-591-18 Liberation of Hong Kong- arrangements for Japanese surrender 15-8-1945 - 19-4-1946 — Page 172

[This telegram is of particular secrecy and should be

retained by the authorised recipient and not passed on].

[CYPHER]

Sir H.Seymour. No.884

20th August, 1945,

CABINET DISTRIBUTION

FROM CHUNGKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE

D. 3.30 a. m. 20th August, 1945.

R. 10.20 a. m. 20th August, 1945.

Repeated to Mr.Dening (S. E. A, C, ),

Washington.

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Your telegram No.933.

I am making communication in the sense indicated.

2.

I am not clear however what has to be coordinated, and by whom. coordination with Chiang Kai-shek is to be effected

3.

I take it that Naval Force Commander has instructions regarding (a) use of port for military requirements of Chinese and American forces who will no doubt require facilities of Hong Kong for supplies and for evacuation of Japanese troops; (b)

arrangements for feeding and guarding Japanese prisoners taken in Hong Kong which will become a British responsibility on surrender; and (c) action required in respect of Kowloon and leased territory.

4. effected,

Through whatever channel military coordination is I shall need details of the plan.

O,T.P.