CO129-499-3 Canton situation- governor's despatches 12-2-1927 - 10-3-1927 — Page 41

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To do so would make its office-bearers targets for

violent abuse as "tame dogs of Imperialist oppression"

and might even imperil their lives. The labour

situation in the Colony is, however, being carefully

watched and all preparations have been made to put in

force at a moment's notice, if necessary, the Organization

for Maintenance of Services which dealt so effectively

with the crisis in June 1925. I hope that these proofs

of preparedness, coupled with the increase in our military

and naval forces, will inspire sufficient confidence among the Chinese here resident to obviate another

general strike.

etc.)

I have the honour to be,

sir,

Your most obedient, humble servant,

I 'C. CLEMENTI,

Governor, &c.

thick rule.

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