The Canton Government was responsible for the maintenance of Taw and order in areas under its administration and, inasmuch as it had left unpunished and unchecked the illegal activities of the Canton Strike Committee directed against Hongkong, it was liable for all losses incurred owing to such illegal activities. The Hongkong Government desired an honourable and] lasting settlement of the boycott and remained prepared to negotiate such 2 settlement with the Canton Government.
"We expect and require the Canton- Government to put an en) to these illegalities. We hold the Canton Government to be the pri ipals in this matter."
'Continuing, the Governor said "1 wish it to be clearly understood that the Hongkong Government} will' never agree in principle to} strike pay or compensation for nonreinstatement of labourers."
To Suppress Agitators The Governor concluded by warning the emissaries of the Canton Strike Committee against inciting a new strike. If attempts were not} immediately discontinued, the Hongkong Government would take drastic steps to put a stop to them. "Wel are determined" he said, "to give full protection to the people of Hongkong and to put down with 'a firm hand any conspiracy to intimidate or otherwise cause trouble among labourers and merchants in this colony."
The unofficial members of the Legislative Council wholeheartedly support the Governor's speech and the community applaud his determination to deal with Canton justly and firmly—Reuter's Pacific Service.
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