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HONG KONG TELEGRAM NC. 1345 TO COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
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The resuscitation of street demonstrations suggest an improve- ment in morale within local Communist ranks. The current preparations for large scale C.P.G. National Day Celebrations on 1 October wi7", also be used as a vehicle to generate increased enthusiasm. Whit there is evidence that the main theme of these celebrations will be the propagation of Mao's thoughts rather than the confrontation with the Hong Kong Government, it is unlikely that the local Communist will not use the opportunity to refer, in public speeches, to the intention to continue the "struggle" until "victory is achieved".
6. The C.P.G.'s violent reaction to the prosecution of three Hong Kong pro-Communist newspapers, indicates the importance they attach to their major vehicle of propaganda here. The C.P.G. action must be regarded as a warning of the consequences of any further moves against the Communist Press in Hong Kong which continues its tirade of anti-Government propaganda, including incitement to further terrorism. Meanwhile there has been a resuscitation of street demon- strations and a continuance of bomb attacks, We expect this two-edged weapon of violence and propaganda to continue to be used by the Communists in their confrontation struggle.
Please pass to Washington as my telegram No. 287 and Canberra No. 86.
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