There is no doubt that the em ployers of labour were anxious Secure a settlement, as it was refatized. that few thousand coolies out of work would materially serve increase the possibilities of disturbance. It is believed, however, that a further element, if not two clements, operated towards a ready Settlement of the matter. One of these was that General Chiang Kai-chok Is opposed to any idea of a fgenceal strike, He is. apparently want of funds, and the easiest way for him to obtain these levy on the civil populace. fas will be seen below, he can best Secure by the workers continuing to corn money" which—granted that! there is an increase—he into a source of revenue for himself.
The second clement which influenced. the position was that women. workers. showed themselves dead against any strike, insisting that they should be allowed to earn: their wages
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