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bargain and would thus be embarrassing to the Chinese is in

my view cver-subtle and by no means necessarily valid, the general tanor of the Governor's telegram amply confirms our judgement that he is not to be moved to any unilateral

concession now.

14.

If the recommendation is accepted, we should tell Mr. Long

in general terms of the results of our covert probe and

explain why we are taking no further action for the time being.

Copies to:

Private Secretary

Miss DeaS

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(James Murray)

3 October, 1968.

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