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(a) It is H.M.G.'s policy to restore British
sovereignty and administration immediately, and
it is their purpose that for initial period there
should be military anistration as soon as duly authorised commander of British or Allied military
or naval force can reach Colony.
(Gunson)
(b) If it is open to you to assume administration
of Government under powers which you have in absence
of Governor under existing Letters Patent, your duty will be to act accordingly with the full support of His Majesty's Government until such time as Force
@ommander as stated in (a) arrives with authority
to establish military administration, You should
S. of S. for Colonies communicate by telegraph with H-2-Bessader for
confirmation of authority of any British or Allied
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officer immediately on arrival of such officer in ilong Kong
and in agreement with officer concerned; and you
should await specific authority from S. of S. for Colonies
before formally handing over.
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