CO129-583-14 Chinese Seamen's Union- proposed London branch 2-10-1940 - 28-12-1940 — Page 6

Messrs. Butterfield & Swire,

Hong Kong.

COPY.

25th September, 1940.

Sir,

It has come to our knowledge that formation

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of a "branch of the Chinese Seamen's Union" in London

under the direct sponsorship of the Chinese Consul-General

has been, or will be, undertaken.

If you should consider our apprehension well-

founded that encouragement of Chinese Seamen's Union

activities in London may have undersirable repercussions

out here, we venture to request that the Home Authorities

may be warned of Government's experience of such bodies.

We have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient servants,

Per Pro. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.

(Sgd) E.G. PRICE.

The Hon. The Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Secretariat,

Hong Kong.

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