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4. I HOPE THE GOVERNOR WILL BE PREPARED, IF THE AMERICANS RAISE THE POINT, TO EXPLAIN HONG KONG LAW REGARDING SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL PAYMENTS FOR THE RELEASE OF REFUGEES. SOME AMERICANS ARE PUZZLED BY THE CONTINUANCE OF LAWS WHICH SEEM TO CONTRIBUTE TO HONG KONG'S PROBLEMS.

5 YOUR TELNO 664: WE MAY BE ABLE TO REPORT FURTHER TOMORROW. MEAN- WHILE SEE PARA 6 OF MY TELNO 1343.

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