the statement in paragraph 7 of Far Eastern Department's paper that Hong Kong is the "prime element" in Sino/British relations. In this case, we may be justified in sacrificing all other elements in order to maintain the position we want in Hong Kong, using the methods which the incumbent Governor considers appropriate. But we should be clear what this sacrifice may entail.
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I have made certain recommendations of which (a) and (c) might be examined further, subject to your views. I should in any case be glad to know what you think of my general analysis and the prospects I fore- see for the future."
Yours ever, Jam
(J. B. Donson)
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