Later in the day, however, after the cargo had Jone placed sloarhy S'measage came from the shipping Sompany' stating the cargo could for be taken to. Canton, as a wire bad been received (from whom is pot stated) saying that British cargo fas wot to be sent up. Accordiogly the cargo was later taken off the Steamers end this is also stated to]
we happened to other British cargo the tame. vessel.
The matter has, we understand, been reported to the Hongkong thorities With regard to the fire at the Strike Headquarters in Canton a report to hand states that the Strike Committee and the pickets have now been transfered to quarters on the Yat Tak Maloo, whilst the Executive Department is. temporarily housed the building of the. AN-China Eabour Unions There is still doubt fs to how many lost their lives as 2 result of the fire 'Ks to the prisoners held in the strikers' gaol for offences against the boycott regulations, it is repor'- that all who could be released fave since been moved to the Central Police Department, where they are tid to be. held. in custody.
"The. Canton. authorities are investigating' the circumstan the outbreak and searches for pected persons are atill being car-Hed out.
Trouble Near Swatow A. report from Swatow states that certain extreme elements} amongst the Labour Unions are] agitating for a general strike in Chao-an. It is said. that certain Labour Union members created 30] much trouble that soldiers were sent to suppress the incident and they] opened fire on the demonstrators, with the result that one man was Killed and three others wounded.
The Labour representatives. then demanded the punishment and dismissal of the officer who. ordered the troops to open fire, as well the punishment of the soldiers ai the payment of a large sum for the relatives of the dead men and niedical treatment foes and comensatioi for the wounded.
The matter has now been ref red to General Ho Ying-yam, who the front, for instructions, but is feared that serious trouble will arise from the incident.
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