TNAG-1000-FCO40-1231-Appointment-of-the-Governor-of-Hong-Kong-Sir-Edward-Youde-1981 — Page 3

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to be a quick and popular way out of a difficult situation.

9. As an example let me tell you in confidence that Philip Haddon-Cave recently emphasised to me the amount of rumour and counter-rumour in circulation and reminded me of the tradition of not appointing a local Governor and of the good reasons behind it; he added, for good measure, that if for instance Jack Cater was appointed, he would have to coms ider very carefully whether he could usefully serve under him.

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Of course I hope that Teddy's recovery will make all this academic.

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