Manila, Mar. 20.
The Philippine Constabulary have] revealed to the Governor-General, [Colonel Dwight F. Davis, a plot of the local labour leaders and Com-Jmunists with Moscow affiliations, to overthrow the Insular Government and establish Soviet rule in the Philippines.
The Bureau of Posts is asked to Jdeny the use of the mails to officials} of the Proletarian Labour Congress now operating in the Philippines.
The report sent to the Governor-General by - Brig-General ©. E. Nathorst, the Chief of the Constabulary, following a thorough investigation of Communism, states that the labour leaders are on the alert to take advantage of any Government commotion to bring about an upheaval of the Government.
The names of several leaders] identified with the movement have been sent to the Governor-General. Papers confiscated, including pamphets urging a united boycott of American products, are branded in the Constabulary report as radical and more or less seditious."
The confiscated material has revealed Communist connection with the recent school strike in Manila, Mar. 21.
Labourers employed in" the Philippine Sheet Metal Company struck work to-day, demanding higher pay. They are threatening to do. injury to strike-breakers, if ary are taken on, The officials of the company blame the Communists for the strike, Red agitation is causing serious apprehension to Government of Is. The Governor-General, Mr. Dwight F. Davis, has announced his return' to. Manila en Sunday from Mindanao, week earlier than expected, for the purpose of conferring with Government officials Eoncerning what steps. shall be token to cope with the situation—Reuter.
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