葉 錫 思
(MRS.) E. ELLIOTT. C. B. E.,
TEL. 3-422414
OUR REF:
YOUR REF:
H.E. The Governor,
Government House,
Upper Albert Road, Hong Kong.
Dear SiryMurray,
55. Kung Lok Road, Kwun Tong,
KOWLOON.
25th January, 1982.
Miss Christine Vertucci, c/o Asia Monitor,
2 Man Wan Road, Flat 17-0, Kowloon
I am most concerned that Miss Vertucci, who has been working
in Hong Kong for the past four years, has been refused renewal of her vina to contime her work with the "Asia Monitor", an authentic American magazine.
I have known Miss Vertucci since she came to Hong Kong, and cannot think of any valid reason why she should not have her visa reneved, nor indeed has any reason been given to her.
Mias Vertucol is a very quiet, law-abiding person, concemed only about people. She has supported groups, such as the boat people seeking housing, and other underprivileged groups, but has always done so in a very quiet, unobtrusive and reasonable way. If you were to meet her, I am gure you would agree that she can only do more good than ham to the community, because she le objective and sensible.
If her visa is not allowed, I am afraid that this will be interpreted by many who know Mies fortucci to mean that Hong Kong has no room for people who care about people rather than money. Knowing her personally, I must say that I can think of no other interpretation of the refusal to renew her visa.
May I ask you to consider the adverse publicity this case could give to Hong Kong, which appears sometimes to allow scoutrels to come here to fleece the population while keeping law-abiding, concerned persons out. This may not be the real intention, but it would certainly be how it appears. Wo do not want the same reputation as the Philippines for deporting concerned persons.
Please look into this matter, which is one of human rights.
Youre faithfully,
the dust
co The Chief Secretary
/Miss C. Vertucci
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