TNAG-0010-FCO40-46-Kowloon-disturbances-1986 — Page 100

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HK 380

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Peking POLAD Singaful Washington

Your telegrams 677 and 691.

From Commonwealth Secretary.

Disturbances.

I have now consulted my colleagues and we

agree with you that the key to the situation is

the maintenance of public confidence and police

morale. I would like to congratulate you and your

staff and particularly the police force on your

success in holding and keeping on top of the

situation. On this I am sending you a separate

message which you can make public.

2. We agree our policy must be to continue to

deal firmly and fairly with any disorders which

the Communists may try to instigate.

3. We also agree that action should be taken

about selected Communist leaders so as to disrupt

their campaign but have some doubts about your

being