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that such differences exist and might indeed lead them

to believe that the differences were even greater than

they had suspected. I believe that our unity is better

demonstrated in practice. There have of course been

differences of view between ourselves and the Governor,

particularly over the handling of the case of Mr. Grey.

However, in recent months, particularly since the

Chinese revealed, in the course of negotiations for

Mr. Grey's release attempted through covert channels,

how intransigent they were, the differences have

narrowed;

and it is to be hoped that once the case of

Mr. Grey is settled major differences of view on the

handling of further communist pressures can be avoided.

Meantime the draft telegram to the Governor is very much

a holding operation since it seems to me premature to attempt

to decide on future tactics until we know more about Chinese

intentions after the release of Mr. Grey..

Copies to: Mr. Godden

Sir S. Tomlinson

Sir E. Peck

Mr. Baker

Mr. Gaminara

(James Murray)

21 August, 1969.

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