It is absurd for anyone to suggest that I should resign. 1955 December Mr Marshall in high spirits. Leaves for preliminary talks on constitutional conference. January Preliminary talks a success. But trouble ahead for the Chief Minister.
Opposition parties threaten to boycott merdeka talks.
Marshall plans all-party conference. 1956 February The Chief Minister is happy again. He leaves for a holiday in Switzerland. March He returns from holiday. Organises merdeka drive.