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TELNO 98 10 FEBRUARY 1969
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Addressed to F.C.0. telegram No. 98 Repeated for information to: Hong Kopg
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My telegrams No. 48 and No. 61:
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On reflection I think we should not (repeat not) now issue a statement as suggested in paragraph 3 my telegram No. 48. The reason is the present delicate state of the Grey case. Though the Johnston problem is distinct, journa- lists might go on to talk of Grey in context of British subjects, and references in the British press at the present time might do harm. For the same reason I think we should dissuade Chartered Bank from seeking publicity themselves just at this
moment.
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It would therefore be better to use the occasion of an interview in London to convey our displeasure to the Chinese at their failure to grant an interview here.
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Garside continues to seek an interview with Consular
exit visa. In Department to urge action on
view of my imminent departure, interview is now sought for
Garside only.
AP:
F.C.0. pass Hong Kong.
MR. CRADOCK
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