TNAG-0123-FCO40-159-Future-of-Hong-Kong-1971 — Page 97

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and will "reduce the chances of our eventual withdrawal being impeded by internal subversion" It will be the

shock of our departure and the prospect of the end of life as they know it in Hong Kong that will send the mobs into the street in fear, bitterness and despair, plus a last minute attempt on the part of many to demonstrate by their actions that they have always been on the side

of their new masters.

Jours

ever,

(J. Q. Moreton)

Copy to:

J. A. Thomson, Esq., Cabinet Office.

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