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MEMORANDUM FROM INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTWORKERS' FEDERATION.

61, Vondelstraat,

Amsterdam. Holland.

6th May, 1936.

Mr. W. R. Spence, General Secretary,

National Union of Seamen,

London.

My dear Spence,

I enclose herewith copy of a letter received from the

Chinese Seamen's Union, of Canton, which joined the I.T.F.

as you will remember, about a year ago. The letter speaks for

itself. Do you think you could take up the matter, either

singly or in conjunction with our other affiliated

organisations in Great Britain? It would be a grand thing

if we could, through your efforts, help this organisation

to secure once more a footing in Hong Kong, and thus

strengthen its position and that of its members.

Please let me know at your earliest convenience what

you think about the matter, and whether you believe anything

can be done.

Thanking you in anticipation,

Yours, etc.,

On behalf of the International Transportworkers

Federation.

(Signed) EDO FIMMEN.

General Secretary.