No. 94.
СОРУ.
H. B. M. Consulate-General,
CANTO N.
22nd December, 1933.
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Fr. I.G.F.A. of 19/12/33
Sir,
I have the honour to forward to Your Excellency
a copy, with translation, of a letter which I have
received from the Inspector-General of Foreign Affairs
stating that it is proposed to establish a branch of
the Chinese Seamen's Union in Hong Kong and asking for
information as to the correct procedure.
I understand that Wong Tak named therein is a
man of about 50, is a native of Stanley, was a seamen on
board ocean-going steamers about 10 years ago and later
obtained employment in the river steamers. Whilst thus
employed the 1925 General Strike took place and he
proceeded to Canton. He was at the time on the staff
of the Hong Kong Seamen's Union and after proceeding to
Canton was appointed a leader of one of the Strike pickets.
I should be glad to know what reply you would
like me to send to the Inspector-General for Foreign
Affairs.
His Excellency,
The Governor,
H O N G K 0 N G.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your Excellency's most obedient,
humble servant,
(Signed) Herbert Phillips.
Consul-General.