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HONG KONG.
CYPHER TELEGRAM
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O. A. Go
Sent 26th October, 1940.
22.30 hrs.
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Your telegram No.590.
Chiefs of
reviewed by Chiefs of Staff who had before them Shanghai
Defence policy has recently been Intelligence Summary of 2nd July paragraph 3 and memorandum by Northcote regarding difficulty of defending Hong Kong. Staff are firmly of opinion that demilitarisation is out of the question at the present time. In the event of war Hong Kong must be regarded as an outpost and held as long as possible. makes it all the more important that every possible step should
This be taken to improve state of A.R.P. and fire fighting arrangements I hope you will be able to ensure that all possible action is taken at the earliest moment to deal not only with this question but with all measures of defence active and passive for you are responsible, and I trust that no financial difficulties will be allowed to stand in the way.
SuJ. Befan
Вреда
And, 29/10
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