When Hardy's convoy arrived at the gates of Government House, the cars of the presidents of HSBC, Wells Fargo , Global Times, and ABC Radio were already waiting there. They joined Hardy's convoy to enter Government House.
A group of people stood at the entrance to the main building of Government House.
Governor Grantham, the Chief Secretary, the Financial Secretary, the Attorney General, Legislative Council members, several British company presidents.
The welcoming reception was on par with what one would expect for the arrival of the British Prime Minister.
But for Hardy, even though he was just a businessman, his status was now enough for Governor Grantham to treat him with such respect. When Grantham learned that Hardy was coming to Hong Kong, the British Prime Minister had even sent a secret telegram instructing him to maintain good relations with Hardy.
