On the charges. of intimidate this was denied by the Union' official, They said that there had not been a single case of intimidation in which the Seamen's Union was concerned, There was absolute-no proof to corroborate these allegations, Further, they said, it was foolish to say that the members of the union carried dagge and pistols to intimidate "blackleg: Deeause the authorities were constantly searching people for arms and they would be sure to dis cover any that might be cam Asked whether any persons, other than the seamen themselves Seamen's Union, had any right to decide on questions relating to th welfare of the men of their country. 7
It was learned on good authority from a leading Chinese gentleman that the Seamen's Union were short of funds and that they, a> well as the other unions, were being supported financially by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce.
The Union was a representative one and was recognized by almost ever Chinese, "without exception. "Tie claims of certain persons who presented that they were embow ed to act for the seamen were without false.
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