CO129-569-15 A.W. Brewin- queries on Brewin Charity and compensation for Chinese workmen 6-2-1938 - 6-2-1938 — Page 3

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Mr. Brewin's original suggestions WAR E

that the Government might take a more practical

interest in the fund with a view to its

development by private subscriptions; that

the absence of any applications from workmen

themselves for assistance might be due to the

fact that no workmen knew or could know of its

existence and that this might therefore be

cured by including one or more representative

workmen and employers on the administrative

committee of the fund.

The letter enclosed by Mr. Smith,

which was sent in 1932, does not seem to me

altogether relevant to this particular

suggestions. However, Mr. North is writing

further to Mr. Brewin and unless we hear further

from the latter, I doubt if further action on

our part is called for. We might, however,

? acknowledge 4 and thank Mr. Smith,

briefly saying that we do not think we are

concerned any further, and inform Mr. Brewin

that it is understood that the Secretary for

Chinese Affairs is communicating with him

direct in the matter.

P. Ruger

29. iv.

23hr

2.50

To. Smith

(M.K.)

4. ansud.

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27.1.

To. D. W. Brewin

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