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particularly to Mr. Crouch and Mr. Johnston, to whom we

attach especial importance. In October 1969

Von Xylander, a German engineer, was sentenced to ten

On a years imprisonment after two years detention.

more general level, the prisoners are a major obstacle

to a further improvement in our relations.

10. We should like the Governor therefore to consider

a further review of sentences of confrontation prisoners

under Hong Kong procedure in the light of Colonial

Office circular 557/60 of May 1960.

Far Eastern Department

October 1970

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