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there have been no funeral or memorial services. The holding of a joint service may be planned by the Communists to mark the opening of a new phase of activity.

5. The pro-Communist press has been slightly more defensive lately although virulent attacks continue. An interesting feature has been the claim, mainly in China but repeated in Hong Kong, that the Colony has been paralysed by a successful general strike since 10th June. This is complete wishful thinking. A new propaganda gambit has been the posting of pamphlets to Government clerical staff calling on them to repent and redeem themselves by rising against the British.

6. The key points for the future are the memorial or burial services for the three dead men and the transport strike, if and when it takes place. My own departure on leave may also be marked by attempts at disorder. However the defensive tone of the Communist Press coupled with reports of low morale amongst Communist supporters, give grounds for hope that degree of disruption achieved will be far less than the Opposition hopes. despite the large sums of money which they can now call upon to back them.

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