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ct the Chinese at some point to indicate

the sort of gesture they would hope for in return

Akong

for dismounting the campaign in Hong

We doubt

very, much whether Hsueh's formal reiteration last

(white when there were no signs of dwr mounting) Novembery of the five demands, includin; the release of all prisoners, (your telegram No. 272) should be interpreted as the minimum concession they are

seeking now. If this really were the case,

would be too high a price to pay.

it

3. We should be grateful to have your further

views on this point also.

0327 17 E.W.& S., Ltd. 164m 3/67.

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