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headquarters of the Chinese Seamen's Union Organising Committee on the subject of foreign shipping in Chinese
waters, is resented, especially as regards its references to
the Companies themselves. As conditions are at present,
therefore, they prefer that their crews should as far as
possible remsin non-union and free from union propaganda.
Should Mr. Sung approach us again in the matter,
he will be advised in non-committal terms of the Companies'
reluctance to take any active steps in regard to his
proposals, and it is to be hoped that the issue will be
allowed to remain dormant.
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An explanatory note on the Chinese equivalents of the organisations referred to in this despatch is enclosed
for convenience of reference.
I have, etc.,
(SIGNED) J.F. BRENAN.
Consul-General.