With the police taking extra precautions, no demonstrations or meetings were held in foreign areas in Shanghai: yesterday, Labour Day. when thousands of workers here enjoyed a holiday following the an-houncement to the effect by big firms. faoldries arid most of the leading Chinese newspaper offices. "Inspiring articles were published by the Chinese press and a telegram was sent by workers here to Genera] Chiang Kai-shek renewing their loyalty to their leader. A celebration meeting was held in the. Nantao office of the Shanghai Municipal Labour Union Readjustment Committee. a new regime's organization, with compromise between capital and labour as the keynote of speeches.
The Chungking press in Shanghai urged all workers to remain firm on their stand in regard to the fight for freedom, but explained that the final victory is far more important than the "88 system" which workers in Chicago fought for in 1888. "Workers were also urged to maintain the Labour Day spirit while at the same being confident of victory. The Chinese people were likened to workers in Chicago, but the press kept the populace here reminded of the twofold" meaning of the day.
Several leading Chinese dailies, including the "Shun Pao" and "Sin Wan Pao", were closed for the day. although some Chinese news agency ofüces still worked for evening papers. There was a noticeable increase of the number of workers in streets yesterday since most of the tig Chinese firms and factories deered a holiday, with their management promising to pay for the day's rest. Unlike the pre-war days. no demonstrations ar meetings were held partly, due to official prohibition but partly due to lack of leadership.
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