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Your telegrams 677 and 691.
From Commonwealth Secretary.
Disturbances.
I have now consulted my colleagues and we
agree with you that the key to the situation is
the maintenance of public confidence and police
morale. I would like to congratulate you and your
staff and particularly the police force on your
success in holding and keeping on top of the
situation. On this I am sending you a separate
message which you can make public.
2. We agree our policy must be to continue to
deal firmly and fairly with any disorders which
the Communists may try to instigate.
3.
We also agree that action should be taken about selected Communist
leaders so as to disrupt their campaign but have some doubts about your
being
being able physically to deport them. We are
advised that they might well not be accepted at
the border, and that therefore we might lose face.
But we must rely upon your judgment to weigh up the
various factors here. As you say this weapon
should not be used lightly and I assume that you
would begin with only two or three key leaders at
a time. You have authority to go ahead if the
situation deteriorates but please keep me informed
of any action you take.
4. We also agree that if the Communist press continues to carry out or
step up the campaign of
sedition and intimidation you should use your
emergency regulations to close down the printing
presses. I would, however, wish to be consulted
before any action is actually taken.
5.
With reference to paragraph 1 of your
telegram 691, it is appreciated that any decisions
on action against the N.C.N.A. must fully take
into account the position in Hong Kong.
6.
I agree with views expressed in paragraphs 2
and 3. We had already thought of taking up with
the Americans a reduction of their use of Hong
Kong on the lines you suggest and this will be
pursued.
7. It was not in any case intended to make any
announcement about the decision to withdraw a major
unit (your paragraph 7) till later in the year and,
prior to your present troubles, the position was
to have been reviewed in June in the light of the
situation
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8. The return of Parliament next week will
give me an opportunity to make a statement on
the situation in Hong Kong and to report H.H.G's
support for the Hong Kong Government's measures to
maintain law and order and of our determination
to stay in Hong Kong.
9. We naturally hope that a show of firmness in
maintaining law and order will not lead to an
all-out confrontation with the C.P.G. We ought,
however, to be prepared for this possibility and
I am sure that you have already planned how you
would meet it, and I expect Galsworthy can tell me
about your contingency planning on his return.
10. Your telegram No. 698 has just been
received. Please do not at present say anything
publicly about your intention to go on leave as
this may cause loss of confidence just when the situation seems to be
improving para 4 of your tilegne
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Three token stoppages occurred today none of which inconvenienced
the general population. Transport on Hong Kong Island has returned to
normal and there are encouraging developments in the resolution of the
two labour disputes which sparked off the present disturbances.
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China Motor Bus Company on Hong Kong Island decided to return to
work after a management threat of "no work, no pay". After a slow start,
bus and tram services returned to normal.
3. There were token stoppages in the Dairy Farm Organisation, the main
supplier of fresh milk, which also runs cafés, restaurants and grocery
stores. There was also a token stoppage on the Star Ferry between 1630
and 1730, the time when the majority of people return home. These may
well indicate that similar incidents directed against those who are
unlikely to support Communist aims may be expected.
There was also a sitdown strike at the Kowloon power station which did
not affect supplies. These stoppages were demonstrations against
Government only.
4. The injection moulding section of the Hong Kong Artificial Flower Co.
at San Po Kong is due to reopen tomorrow morning. At the Green Island
Cement Company peaceful picketing continues but over 100 workers have
now accepted
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The Minister of State and I would like
to convey to you personally our admiration,
shared by all our colleagues, of your handling
of the recent disturbances in Hong Kong. As
you know the current situation was discussed
by Ministers this morning. In the course
of this, the Prime Minister particularly
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keeping the situation as cool as possible.
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from your telegrams how British common sense,
grace and good humour have been uppermost,
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House for the orderly presentation of petitions
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that if any future public counter-propaganda is necessary
Government loud speakers might propagate some selected
thoughts from the Red Book of Mao's Thoughts (e.g. that his
followers should "speak politely, pay for everything you
damage, do not bit or swear at people and do not damage
crops", or, "the only way to settle controversial issues
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among the people is by the democratic method, the method
of discussion")!
We very much hope that the worst really will prove
to be over and that you will be able to get away shortly
for the rest you must so badly need.
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The Minister of State and I would like to convey to
you personally our admiration, shared by all our colleagues, of your
handling of the recent disturbances in Hong Kong, As you know the
current situation was discussed by Ministers this morning. In the course
of this, the Prime Minister particularly asked that we should let you
know how much he himself, together with our colleagues, have been
impressed with your handling of the situation, and how much they have
appreciated your judgment and skill in keeping the situation as cool as
possible.
He has been particularly pleased to note from your
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for uppermost, despite the gravity of the situation;
example the arrangements made at Government House for the orderly
presentation of petitions and your decision to deploy loud speakers,
blaring forth "cheerful Chinese tunes" to counter the broadcasting from
the Bank of China.
We very much hope that the worst really will prove to be over and that
you will be able to get away shortly for the rest you must so badly
need.
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Following from Secretary of State
and Minister of State, Mrs. Judith Hart.
Would you please convey to the Commissioner
and all ranks of the Hong Kong Police Force
our warm appreciation of all their untiring
efforts during the recent disturbances. Their
great restraint and devotion to duty under the
most trying circumstances has been exemplary;
and, as they may know, have been fully
appreciated in Britain. Their efforts in the
preservation of law and order must be a great
comfort to the people of Hong Kong. The ir
deservedly high reputation for discipline,
courage and impartiality has been enhanced.
To all those policemen injured, during
the disturbances, we send our hopes for their
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Following from Secretary of State and
Minister of State, Mrs. Judith Hart,
Would you please convey to the Commissioner and
all ranks of the Hong Kong Police Force our ward appreciation of all
their untiring efforts during the
recent disturbances, Their great restraint and devotion to duty under
the most trying circumstances has been exemplary;
and, as they may know, have been fully appreciated in Britain. Their
efforts in the preservation of law and order must be
a great comfort to the people of Hong Kong. Their deservedly high
reputation for discipline, courage and impartiality has been enhanced.
To all those policemen injured, during the disturbances, we send our
hopes for their speedy recovery.
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HONGAID London (for Sedgwick) No.M. 348 (C.O. please pass to all)
From Sorby.
Regret very much not able to keep you fully informed during recent
disturbances. Following is general background information on which you
may draw in reply to questions.
2. Disturbances in Hong Kong engineered by local initiative of radical
elements in Communist organisations as an overspill of cultural
revolutionary enthusiasm.
3. Authorities with overwhelming backing of vast majority have succeeded
in reasserting law and order and has greatly weakened power of these
radical elements. Overt demonstrations have not occurred for two days
and chance of recurrence of violence seems small.
40 Everything now back to normal. Banking system steady. Gold price
dropped 8 dollars today (before disturbances 282 dollars per tael,
yesterday 282 dollars per tael). Tourists continuing to pour in.
Confidence is returning to Hong Kong.
5. Long term economic effect of disturbance: too early to judge with
precision yet, but during the disturbances no hold ups in Portuguese
warehouses, official documentation, manufacture. Exports and imports
have continued normally throughout.
6.
Extent of damage very few vehicles burnt, windows of a few branch banks
in Kowloon damaged, a few bruises and bloody pates. Only three (repeat
three) bullets fired.
The
only death was caused by rioters. Three nights of partial curfew in one
manufacturing district of Kowloon, one in the business district of
Kowloon, one in the whole waterfront of Hong Kong Island. At the height
of demonstrations some two to three thousand well-disciplined marchers
carried petitions to Government House until a police ban stopped them.
on Hong Kong Island stopped for one and half days only.
Bus services
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