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5. This morning the situation outside the factory is quiet and there have been no pickets. Work continues in those sections of the factory not affected by the strike and the management is continuing to move out further consignments of goods, so far without attracting attention or interference.
6. There is every indication that this was a spontaneous incident. Senior officials of the Federation of Trade Unions (FTU) were kept informed of events and have held discussions with leaders of the Left Wing union concerned, but so far appear to be undecided as to what further action to take. Certainly the FTU will be obliged to at least voice some strong protest against the arrest of the Chairman and members of one of its affili- ated unions. We can expect the Left-Wing press to continue a violent anti-Government line, and other Left- Wing organisations in Hong Kong to voice their sympathy and support for the arrested workers.
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