The Archive · 1937

Chinese Labour Cable 'to Britain

Shanghai, Sept, 29.

The Shanghai General Labour Union hus telegraphed its thanks to the National Trades Union Club London which recently forward letter to Mr, Quo Tal-Chi, Chinese Ambassador to London, expressing sympathy with the Chinese in respect to the ruthless bombing of Chinese civilians by Japanese bombers.

The telegram requested the workers in England to urge their government to apply. effective. sanctions against Japanese aggression in order to safewuard peace in the Far East At a press Interview, Mr. Chu Hsueh-Fang, chairman of the Shang-hal General Labour Union, expressed his gratitude towards workers in varous countries who have shown their sympathy with the Chinese in the present war of resistance against Japan, He specially mentioned the Strike' called by the seamen In the United States and similar action taken by workers in other countries '|x an expression of sympathy. said that he hoped that workers of other countries who have not yet rarticlpated in this movement would: Soon rally to the support of the Chinese,

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