In the Administration's first definite move to end the split in the ranks of organized American labour, Miss Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labour, today proposed a peace conference between the American Federation of Labour and its bitter offspring and rival, the Committee for Industrial Organization.
Speaking here on the anniversary of the founding of the Independent Railway Union, Miss Perkins sug-
Canada, accompanied by Mrs. Parker. ested that the A.
'L. and the CIE.
Mr. A. H. Forbes, Commissioner of Chinese Maritime Customs Hongkong, passed yesterday in the s. less of Canada, on his way from Hongkong to Vancouver, accompanied by Mrs, Forbes.
Mr. Eric H.. S. Low, assistant manager of the Far Eastern Branch of the Phoenix Assurance Ca, is leaving for home today in the s. Empress of Canada, on transfer to the London Office. appoint "five trusted and experienced representatives" to serve [as mediators. She suggested that they be empowered to "bind the respective organizations to any agreement reached between the negotiators."
Miss Perkins suggested that the entire group of ten select three impartial observers to act as additional committeeman. Her proposal called for the appointment of a chairman from the three neutral members of the committee—United Press.
Foretcners and Chinese in Shanghai have donated $1,546 for Japanese National Defence, states the Shanghai "Nippo.". Contributions have been received from four Russians, two Britons, two Indians and one Greek. In addition, four Chinese gave $377.
Tue ist South Staffords. have arrived in Palestine. This distinguished regiment, like the North Staffords, wear a "Stafford Knot" as their regimental badge. They have a wonderful fighting record, An old Army adage says:—
"Wherever you find the fighting hot Be sure you'll find a Stattord knot."
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