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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE, LONDON

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of His Majesty's Government as to non-intervention, and they loyally supported that policy, in spite of a private conviction, which they held at least in the early days, that direct assistance with arms and money was the best method of dealing with the situation.

5. I attach a most interesting memorandum by Mr. Kotewall, in which he discusses the origin of the crisis, outlines the measures taken to meet it, and makes recommendations as to action that might be taken in a future emergency. The memo- randum has been most carefully prepared, the facts are accurately stated, and Mr. Kotewall's conclusions are generally sound.

6. The memorandum gives the names and enumerates the services of the Chinese who have actually assisted the Govern- ment, and it will perhaps be sufficient for me to say that I endorse Mr. Kotewall's testimony of their good work.

As regards Europeans, it is difficult to single out individuals for special mention, secing that the whole Community placed itself unreservedly at the disposal of the Government, but I may say that Mr. P. H. Holyoak, the senior unofficial member of both Councils, gave his time and services unsparingly, while Mr. G. M. Young, O.B.E., Manager of Messrs. Butterfield and Swire, performed most useful work as Labour Controller. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, Assistant Colonial Secretary, rendered services which cannot be over-estimated. In the case of any other officer I should have expressed admiration and surprise at the work which he has been able to accomplish in the way of organi- sation and co-ordination. In the case of Mr. Fletcher I can only say that he acted in the manner which I expected. I have on many occasions drawn your attention to the services of this officer, whom I regard as the most able and efficient member of the Colonial Service with whom I have had the pleasure of working. Mr. D. W. Tratman, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, rendered yeoman service, and his influence with the Chinese, who have a high regard for his ability and character, has been of the greatest value.

7. The police force, under the command first of Mr. T. H. King and then of Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, have done excellent →→ work. The force is now at a high level of efficiency.

The European staff of the Public Works Department, especially Mr. H. E. Goldsmith and Mr. A. E. Lissaman, were of the greatest service in connection with the housing and feeding of workmen, in transport matters and in the important and un- pleasant work of scavenging, and I should like to mention especially the Inspectors of the Sanitary Department who did cheerfully and willingly coolie work of the hardest kind.

I have already in my despatch No. 377, of October 7th,* expressed my appreciation of the work of Mr. N. L. Smith as Food Controller. In short I wish to say that the members of the Public Service have behaved in a manner which makes me proud to be their Chief," and that they have been admirably supported by the unofficial community.

I have, etc..

R. E. STUBBS,

ENCLOSURE IN No. 1.

CONTENTS.

The Strike its causes and effects-

Para. 8. Enemy Propaganda

Part I.

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9. Strike Agitators and Intimidators

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Part II.

Governmental and other Measures-

Para. 14.

Warning to intending strikers, i.e. that Government might require all idle persons to leave the Colony..

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16.

Food Control

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33.

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Government compensation in case of death or injury

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Rewards for arrest of agitators

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Flogging

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43-49. Labour Protection Bureau

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50-51. Street Committees

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54-57. Counter-propaganda

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63-66.

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among Chinese abroad

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87-77. Financial Measures

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Reflections and Recommendations-

Para, 86-90. Politics in Schools

Part III.

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Chinese Propaganda in England

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Hongkong Financial System

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104. Relatives of Canton Government Officials in Hongkong.. 35

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110. Necessity for continued watchfulness

Governor, &c.

111. Tribute to Mr. Fletcher and Mr. Tratman

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*in 19308 File: not printed.