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pull out all the stops and hope that extreme action on our pa deportations, closing the press, etc., etc., will smother the opposition without Chinese intervention.
7. I think, therefore, we may again be approaching a crucial point in affairs. Much will depend on the next day or two: and my purpose in this telegram is to ensure that we do not misunder- stand each other and that it is appreciated that I may have to take strong action soon at short notice.
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Finally, public confidence is certainly suffering from the prospect of a long-drawn-out confrontation; but remains reasonably firm under the circumstances while police morale is still good. Any fresh statements indicating firm U.K. support would be of great help.
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