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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,
HONGKONG.
27th April, 1927.
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In continuation of my secret despatch of
7. the 23rd April on the subject of the manning of the
British river steamers, I regret to have to report that the forecast contained in the last paragraph of
that despatch has proved correct. Mr. Brenan's tele-
gram failed to stiffen the attitude of the Directors
and the striking crew of the s.s. "Kinshan" has been
re-engaged with the exception of a few extremists who
took a leading part in the communist "cell" proceedings
The remainder of the crew endeavoured to make a stand
over the matter of wages during the period of absence;
but, finding the owners firm, gave way without further
argument. In addition to this practical lesson on the
consequences of striking, the Companies have, I am informed, signed off a certain number of known Bolshe-
vists from their other vessels and, although these have
been replaced by other members of the Canton Union, I
hope that the impression of abject surrender may have
been mitigated to some slight extent.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE,
Governor, &c.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY,M.P.,
&c.,
&c.,
&c.