The Archive · 1927

Prom A Comesroxun? On May 25 the "Sze Sze King)

Pao" carried a notifeaticn to the effect that on and after May 30 Boyeote of British goods would "Ge inm.ituted under the direction of ithe Anti-British Radical Assoc tion, Tisis Association is composed members of the various Labour Wnions of whom 24 were chosen be serve on the Executive C mittes and four on the Supervising Committee, "Apparently some de: Jay occurred in making the requisite preparations to execute their plans, for it was not until a few days ago that we learned of their being put into operation. Chinese mer= chants were warned that unless their stocks of British goods were cleared by June 17 they would be placed under seal. The latest reports from Ningpo indicate that the 'Woyeott is in full swing. All Bute inh advertisements have been destroyed, pickets are everywhere in evidence, intending passengers are being prevented from travelling by British steamers, coolies are for-Widen to handle' British cargo, and Passengers axvivinx in Ningpo are competed to submit baggage to a search for British gools. Up to the present there have Seen no acts of violence, but feeling running high and the small foreign community is becoming somewhat apprehensive for their personal safety. All responsible officials, are away, the Chief of Police is confined to his headquarters, and there is no one in authority with whom the British Consu can com.

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