The Archive · 1925

THE F, E. LABOUR

CONFERENCE

Chinese Opposition to Inclusion of Capitalistic Representatives The Japanese newspaper "Mainichi" reports that, owing to strong Chinese opposition, the holding of the Far Eastern Labour Conference in Shanghai may be stopped.

Mr. Noboru Kato, of the' Inter national Labour Society, who recently came to Shanghai to make preparations for the Far Eastern Conference, has returned to Japan, his efforts' in this connexion here having failed.

According to reliable reports, says the paper, the holding of the conference will almost be impossible on account of a united protest made by the various Chinese labour organizations here against it.

In the middle of December, Mr.

Labour League, will come to Shang-Bonji Suzuki, of the Japan hai in order to' secure the sympathy understanding of the Chinese labour leaders and organizations, In case he fails to win them over, he will plan to hold a labour meeting.

As the Chinese tabourers are ready to Join the Far Eastern Conference on condition that there are capitalists or government representatives present, the proposed meeting is expected to be held.

police are keenly interested in the matter and are watching the situation, 20, for the present, it not known whether the meeting will Lo held in Shanghai or Canton.

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