CO129-552-7 Chinese Seamen's Union- request to set up branch in Hong Kong 2-1-1935 - 19-7-1935 — Page 24

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.