1 OCTOBER 1965, Page 6

Ultimaotum

The Chinese government presents Its most distinguished compliments And begs the honour to insist That you're an ex-colonialist.

With deep regard we stigmatise Your well-bred words as bare-faced lies.

Our Chinese maps quite clearly show Where honourable frontiers go.

Therefore, preferring peace to war, We ask your soldiers to withdraw, Humbly requesting you hand back Eight forts, ten soldiers and a yak, And much desire you won't neglect This token of our deep respect.

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