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W(B)L 51-7406

CONFIDENTIAL

Far

theres, for the

Measain set an in

paragrapes 7-9 below, we believe that in 15/ important in terms

very

of Sino-Hag Kang and Vino-Bowhill relatia's

we

that the shared back

make some gestufe

lover sick prismers,

One of the prisoners suffers from cancer and

all are in pain or severe discomfort.

Clearly we cannot afford another death in

prison, and none of the prisoners is likely

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to be in a condition Go cause trouble in

In the circunstances

future if rele

released

tons

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It seems very doubtful

in our view whether the releases would cause

much stir in Hong Kong. But it would

certainly be marked by the Chinese as a

Known gesture on our part, given their expressed

interest in this matter.

4. We should therefore like the Governor

to consider sympathetically their release on

medical grounds.

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For Garay Sept. Qchyber

CONFIDENTIAL