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in Hong Kong so as to make them help the Pat Tsz Keuk (the eight footed character i.e. in the
"Communists").
On this day Chan Shu Yan also made on invitation a statement of policy, announcing that the Government would always support the Peasants and Workmen Policy and the struggle of the peasants and workmen. He also cried the watch-words loudly "Let all workmen in Hong Kong be combined. The All Hong Kong Labour Association is our staff headquarters. Take
back Hong Kong".
It was
The Joint Meeting was convened in the evening of
the 9th and was held in a very confidential manner.
started at 9 p.m. and about 120 men were present.
resolutions were passed which are as follows:-
Three
(1) The All Hong Kong Labour Association shall be the authority for the general direction of all labour associat- ions in Hong Kong, and all labour associations there shall observe any order that may be given by it. The All Hong Kong Labour Association shall issue forthwith certificates to all
the representatives of various Associations.
(2) Application shall be made with the influential support of the workmen for the reinstatement of all Labour Associations in Hong Kong that were closed during the strike. In case of any opposition on the part of the Hong Kong Government, adequate steps shall be taken under the direction of the All Hong Kong Labour Association.
(3) All the representatives on their return to Hong Kọng, shall be responsible for propaganda work, and shall preach to the workmen from time to time so as to secure their
adherence in our fight against Imperialism.
After these 3 resolutions had been passed, Fung King, Member of the Labour Committee, addressed the meeting saying
"During the strike some of the workmen in Hong Kong were
misled
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