INWARD TELEGRAM
TO THE COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
(The Secretary of State)
FROM HONG KONG (Sir D. Trench)
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D. 23 May 1967
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IMMEDIATE No.665
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Uneventful night in both Kowloon and Hong Kong.
The curfew in Hong Kong was well observed other than for a short period in one district where 13 persons were arrested for breach of curfew. No incidents were reported after 21.00.
2. I have decided that no further public processions or public meetings will be permitted without the prior authority of the Commissioner of Police. I have done this to prevent further disorders arising from the small groups of demonstrators who have been allowed to proceed to Government House to petition.
3. China Motor Bus Co. employees are refusing to operate vehicles today and no buses plying at present. Trams on island operating normally and public transport in Kowloon. No formal strike has been declared and position somewhat confused. Apparently they demand the release of several C.M.B. employees arrested earlier before returning to work.
LL. The total arrested in the 24 hours ended 08.00 on 23. 5. 67 was 203 out of whom 110 have been charged. Toral of arrests since beginning of disturbances is 781 of whom 671 have been charged.
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