CO129-498-2 Canton boycott- opening of negotiations with the Canton Government 2-11-1925 - 23-12-1925 — Page 21

Enclosure No. 5.

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Translation of a draft despatch prepared by Mr. Fu Peng-sheung

and revised by Dr. C.C.Wu.

The present strike of workmen of Canton and Hongkong, leading to a cessation of commerce, is indeed an

unfortunate affair.

I have always valued peace, and earnestly hope. that this matter may find an early solution. I have already appointed representatives to go to Canton to discuss methods of solution with representat-

ives of labouring and commercial circles.

Now

this Government from a desire to accellerate an

early settlement proposes to request your honourable Government to mediate and to select

officers to take part in the conference.

You are an ardent lover of peace and I think that

you will certainly approve this proposal. I hope for the favour of an early intimation as to your

view.

now

I am/appointing in addition Government Officials,

as plenipotentiary delegates. I have

the honour so to inform you.

To The Canton Provisional Government.

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