CO129-552-7 Chinese Seamen's Union- request to set up branch in Hong Kong 2-1-1935 - 19-7-1935 — Page 11

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Sub-enclosure No. 2 in Enclosure in Canton despatch to

Peking No. 98 of 3rd July, 1935.

TRANSLATION.

Extracts from Local Paper dated 23rd June 1935

The Latest News of the Injured Member of the

Cargo Boat Union.

In connection with the dispute between s.s. "Fatshan"

and the Boatmen's Union, Messrs. B. & S. has sent their

manager, Mr. Johnston to Canton with a view to arrive at a

settlement and thus avoid further aggravation of the situation.

As a result of the mediation of the Provincial Tangpu, the

dispute between the two parties has been settled. The

terms arrived at are (1) B. & S. are to pay the injured

member of the said Union compensation of $300. and (2) a

letter of apology is to be sent to the Union by B. & S.

Yesterday, the 22nd, B. & S. sent to the said Union their

cheque together with the letter of apology. Loading and

discharging of s.s. "Fatshan" cargo will be resumed today,

the 23rd. The letter from B. & S. to the Union is as

follows:-

With regard to the dispute on board s.s. "Fatshan on the 28th May between our crew and your member who was injured, we consider that there was some misunder- standing between both parties thus causing the usual work not to be carried out by your members. However, for the sake of the cordial relations existing between your Union and ourselves for so many years we should maintain our friendship apart from our business interests. We are very glad to know that your member is recovering from his injuries. In accordance with Mr. Pang's instruction we will pay for the medical expenses of your injurea member and express with sincereity our apology, hoping that you will instruct your members to resume our cordial relations and carry on the work as usual for our mutual benefit.

We have the honour to remain

Yours truly (Signed) W.F. Johnston