CO129-583-14 Chinese Seamen's Union- proposed London branch 2-10-1940 - 28-12-1940 — Page 3

REGISTERED No.

53551/40.

HONG KONG.

DRAFT AND RECORD COPY

LETTER

SENT

2

DATE

9812.40.

28th December, 1940.

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DRAFT

MR...

MR....

MR...

PILBZAM,·····

Gent 26/5 Dear

ENCLOSURES

Sterndale Bennett

I enclose a copy of a letter which I have received from the Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong, about the activities of the Chinese Seamen's Union, together with a copy of Sir Andrew Caldecott's despatch of the 9th November, 1936 referred to therein.

While the Union's activities for many years past in Hong Kong (and in Singapore), have been more of the nature of a "racket" than a responsible Trade Union, the circumstances here are very different.

Mi

t.

I understand that J.M.Ross Home Office is the person there concerned, and a copy of this letter and enclosures is being sent to him for information.

FURTHER ACTION

врод

To

J. C. STERNDALE A

TT, ESQ. C.M.G., M.C.

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(Signca) G. E. J. CENT,

(6094) Wt. 25408-113 40,000 ea. 2 sorts 9/40 T.8. 695