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25.5.67 159
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WED CIGAY 1967,
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GOVERNOR, HONG KONG
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telegram No...
1043
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The Minister of State and I would like
to convey to you personally our admiration,
shared by all our colleagues, of your handling
of the recent disturbances in Hong Kong. As
you know the current situation was discussed
by Ministers this morning. In the course
of this, the Prime Minister particularly
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handling of the situation, and how much he
ha appreciated your judgment and skill in
keeping the situation as cool as possible.
He has been particularly pleased to note
from your telegrams how British common sense,
grace and good humour have been uppermost,
despite the gravity of the situation; for
example the arrangements made at Government
House for the orderly presentation of petitions
and your decision to deploy loud speakers,
blaring forth "cheerful Chinese tunes" to counter
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