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120 Montgomery Street San Francisco Californ

2 July 1971

TA K Elliott Esq British Embassy Washington DC

I am writing to report that a "peaceful" demonstration by the representatives of the "Northern California Tiao-Yu Tai Island Sovereignty Defence League" took place outside our Consulate-General on 2 July 1971. They had kindly warned us beforehand that this demonstration would take place at 1.30pm and also asked if I would receive a deputation. agreed to see two persons.

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The demonstration started at precisely 1.30pm and finished shortly after 2.00pm. There were about 20 young people involved some carrying banners "Down with British Imperialism" "Stop Arrests of Peaceful Demonstrators" etc etc. A few police were on hand to maintain order but the demonstration was peaceful enough albeit somewhat noisy. Leaflets (a specimen enclosed) were handed out to interested bystanders who were also harangued on the iniquities of the British via the medium of a loud hailer.

I saw the "deputation"

two rather nervous Chinese students.

They behaved politely and correctly and handed me a letter which they asked should be forwarded to the British Government. This letter is enclosed; I said that I would ensure that it was transmitted to the appropriate authorities. The confrontation did not last more than 60 seconds.

I am sending a copy of this letter (with enclosures) to John Morgan FCO.

Encs : 2

J S Renwick

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