69
69
454
77%
68
1,821
97%
1,713
679
2
359
1,098
64%
China Motor Bus Co.
2,360
1,273
17
250
1,352
57%
Kowloon Motor Bus Co.
7,194
4,907
667
358
3,209
45%
Hong Kong Electric Co.
978
148
12
40
850
87%
China Light & Power.
2,745
709
50
230
2,316
8475
Hong Kong & China Gas.
548
334
170
35
385
70,3
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COMPIDEME AL
TALKING FUITE 3 POR TIL COMBOR VALORI HEGAMANMAR
KELING DIN OIKKALAH KRETS ASROC AMAGY
27th tentorbar. 1967,
508
Tho altuation in Bony Kong at the moment is relatively
quiet and the Hong Kong Govommant continuse in full control
of the situation, The Governor, Bir David Tronoh, arrived back
in the Colony on the 24th September,
Before he left this ocuntry, he had discussions with the
Prina Kinistar, Lord Shepherd and ayosïf about variom sapocia
of the nituntion and futuro developments in Hong Kong,
Rong Kong Departsont,
Commonwealth office,
25th SentowyMT. 1961.
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Mackilligin
Horowith the rom-indor of the material (în
question and answer form) for the Soarotary of State's
mooting with the Commonwealth Preso Association tomorrow.
Copies toi
Sir Saville Garner
Sir Arthur Galscorthy
Hr. H.P. Hall
Mr. Godden
(A.W. Gaminara)
26.9.67.
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COTIONWEALTH SECRETARY'S METTING WITH CƠMIONETAICH
PRESS ASSOCIATION
27th September. 1967*
QUESTION
ANSWERS
What are the Comuniste re:lly after in Hong Kongi.
So far as the local Communists are concerned, their actions coem to be
inspired by the current revolutionary atmosphere in China. Their
reaction has taken the form of a challenge to established authority.
There is no indication that their on-paign has boon directod from
mainland China, although they havo, of course, received considerable
propaganda support and encouragement from
the mainland.
QUESTION
ANSWER
GUISTICT:
QUESTION
ANSWER
Pe you consider Chineso militaw intervention likely?
There is no evidence of any such intention, rather the reverse in fact.
There are indications that the Chinese Army has been trying to control
incursions into flong Kong territory by civilians across the bordor.
What are yous slows on labour conditions in Hong Kong?
I am maro of the criticisms that have beon mado on this
subject. I am equally aware that favourable comparisons
can be draw with other countries in the aroa. We must
bear in mind the economic position of the Colony; EBLAUTOS to improve
conditions are being pressed forverd as fast as
circumstances parit.
Have you say proposals in mind fox constitutional advanco An Hong Kong?
No. As former Ministors of this Department have said, it is not possible
to think of nerual self-government for
Colony.
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truth in reports about the Swoinenk
alipo)/4, onl Coreznani for Hanz Karu?.
The fact that Sir David Trench has returned to Hong Kong will, I hope,
give the lie to this spoculation.
Hhy was the date of the Governoska return to Hon. Kons dolavedi.
He dolayed it so that Lord Shapherd and I, who havo only recently taken
up our appointmonta, could havo further consultations with him,
What subiecte vero diamungod with the Governor".
Mineo Lord Shepherd and I have only recently taken up our appointments,
we thought it timely to cover a broed field in our discussions with Sir
David Tronch.
Zoon the Horn Kory: Government intend taking any furthon sation against
the Zoon) Presst
The tone of the local Commist Fross has rocantly bacono more moderate
but the situation is being kept under review.
Is there sur intention of introducing the death penalty
En Borg Konst
I know that there has beɑn cowo publio pressure in Bong Kong for such a
nRIBUTO, But I shall no doubt hear from the Governor if he considers it
noosanary to purMUO
the matter.
Hong Kong Department, Commensrealth Office,
26th September, 1967-
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Between seven fifteen Monday, afternoon and six o'clock this
Tuesday morning the police arrived [sic] rour premises in urban
Some
documents areas - one Kowloon and three on Hong Kong Island. were seized
from one of four premises but nothing suspicious was found in others, No
arrest was made in all searches but two men from one premises on Island
accompanied police back to the police station at the conclusion of the
search. In one of the searches on Island one police constable and a
passerby in street were slightly injured when another police constable
accidentally discharged his Greenger gun. Both injured persons were
admitted to hospital.
In New Territories a man on police wanted list in connection with
disturbances staged in Sha Tau Kok on June twentyfour was arrested
yesterday evening during a surprise operation carried out in border
town. The man was expected to appear in Court later today.
China sent yesterday more live stocks to Hong Kong by rail
Apart from two real home made bombs found on Hong Kong Island early
yesterday morning a total of thirtytwo reports of suspected bombs were
received by the police during the remainder of the day eleven on the
Island, sixteen in Kowloon and five on or near outlying Islands. All
objects turned out to be fakes.
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Foreign Office telegram No. 821 to Peking: H.K. Transit Visas.
We too would not favour a complete freeze on transit visas through Hong
Kong at the moment. But we would see little objection to imposing
indefinite administrative delays on particular parties sponsored by the
C.P.G., (e.g. those travelling to Japan) if this were eventually thought
necessary.
2. However, the procedure proposed in the first sentence of paragraph 2
of your telegram under reference would also be perfectly convenient to
us, subject to one reservation. It is not our practice to grant entry
visas to C.P.G. visitors in transit to Japan until the Japanese
themselves have authorised entry visas. The applications in IMMA 101
(which reached us only on 15 September) are still being processed and
there is as yet no sign of Japanese authorisations. We shall inform you
as soon as these are received and shall then await your instructions. In
general, we would not recommend any liberalisation in our visa procedure
over C.P.G. cases of this sort.
3.
If the line is to be taken that delays have been due to administrative
problems concerning the Mission in Peking, it might be wise to ensure as
far as possible that a significant part of any delay occurs within the
office at Peking. The Chinese will know when telegrams are sent by the
office to us since they go by commercial channels.
4.
Please repeat to Peking as necessary.
Sir D. Trench
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Dear Mr. Gaminara,
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We should like (both for ourselves and on Counsel's behalf) to express
our thanks to you for your willing assistance in this matter, and to
apologise for any inconvenience it may have caused you, on account of
every- thing being done at such short notice. Your letters were
undoubtedly of material assistance to our client's cause.
In conclusion I would only repeat my assurance we should not have to
trouble you again in this matter.
A.W.Gaminara, Esq., Commonwealth Office, London, S.W.1.
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Hong Kong had another quiet and bomb free day today Wednesday. Not a
single bomb was found in colony between midnight last night and ten p.m.
today.
Day went by without incident but this evening police carried out a
series of searches on suspicious premises in various parts of Kowloon
and Hong Kong.
were
A total of nine premises - seven of them union premises raided and a
number of documents and inflammatory posters seized. Ten people were
arrested.
Two fifteen year old youths were arrested this afternoon by police
in Tsuen Wan in New Territories for placing false bombs and early this
morning two other youths were arrested in Shatin in New Territories for
putting up posters.
English language newspaper South China Morning Post in editorial
this morning came out strongly against some American and Japanese
newspapers for publishing sensational "scare" headlines about recent
disturbances in Hong Kong.
"Most of damage was perpetrated by overzealous sub-editors with no
real idea of what was happening" it said.
Continuing editorial said "so far it seems our export trade has not
been seriously affected but damage may only become apparent later in
year".
Editorial stressed need for a concentrated advertising campaign in
overseas newspapers and television quoting visitors and basinessmen
saying just what conditions are like in Hong Kong.
Sitrep Two.
"We need overseas importers to say that our factories are still
turning out goods to same high specifications and on time and we need
industrialists to say that they still think Hong Kong a place worth
starting up in. Local investment may well be key to revival in overseas
confidence; somehow this must be stimulated. We cannot just sit and
wait. There is no use deluding ourselves; many overseas people are
worried and that could mean lost business. We cannot afford to lose even
a dollars worth". Editorial concluded.
Mister George Curran Vice President Far East for Bank of America
who's now visiting colony told English language newspaper Star today
that few harmful long range effects can be expected in Hong Kong's trade
with Are rioa because of recent troubles.
"American firms in colony have a great deal of confidence in
"None of major firms here were at all alarmed", Hong Kong" he said, he
added.
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However Mister Curran also criticised sensational American Press
reports about Hong Kong situation.
"American papers exaggerated what was happening and completely
misinterpreted it" he said.
Mister Curran forecast increasing prosperity for Hong Kong but it would
be through change in business pattern.
He said "Hong Kong will slowly begin to make more and more of its money
from entrepot trade and less from its own manufacturing.
"In other words a swing back to business situation which used to exist.
Sitrep Three.
Hong Kong people are being invited to put forward suggestions on how
colony can maintain its overseas image and originators of most
interesting ideas on subject will earn themselves à return air trip to
Japan.
Sponsored by Victoria Junior Chamber, Hong Kong Tourist Association and
Cathay Pacific Airways contest has been organised, as part of coming
Hong Kong week festivities.
Official of [corrupt word] said publicity would be given to opinions of
contestants in overseas Press.
Hong Kong Standards Stock Exchange Correspondent reported that stock
market gathered more strength yesterday confirming an upsurge of
investor confidence.
Total turnover for day was two million eight, hundred seventy thousand
repeat 2,870,000 dollars bettering Mondays figure of two million one
hundred fifty thousand repeat 2,150,000 dollars which largest in past
few months.
Market performed in an aggressive mood and any offerings were snapped up
immediately. Correspondent reported a large quantity of explosive was
seized by police this evening during a six hour search at a construction
site in Yau Tong Bay in Kowloon. Explosives comprised one hundred forty
eight sticks of gelignite and fifty six detonators.
Site has been cordoned off and search will be resumed first thing in
morning.
Ends.
Informs.
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