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uneasiness of Unofficial Members about the present situation; and I have no doubt that their views are fully representative of those of almost everyone in Hong Kong.

10.

I shall of course continue to

try to preserve the existing arrangements between us as long as possible. But, as I have warned you, we are very much in the hands of chance. A really bad case may find all Unofficial Members solidly urging me that the law should take its course, but we will take the situation when it comes.

You

Many

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