Swatow Inhabitants Show Gratitude for Rescue of Industry Must be Managed By Workers Swamped Junk Crews Mexico City, May 20. A demand that General Lazaro Swatow, May 19.
A silk "joss flag" has been presented to the British destroyer Thracian (905 tons) as a token of gratitude for its prompt rescue work when many sampans full of Chinese refugees crossing from Kachioh were swamped in a squall on May 7.
The presentation was made by Mr, Tan Wui, of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson Ca. Ltd, on behalf of the many Chinese involved.
In a short speech Mr. Tan praised the crew of the warship for the efficient way in which they had rescued so many people, and thanked the sailors for their kindness in finding dry clothes and supplying hot tea to the refuge In r Commander G. H. de Chair, captain of the Thracian, said he was happy to have been present to render the necessary assistance, which he considered part of the day's work and nothing extraordinary.
The flag was hoisted at the peak to the accompaniment of a discharge of fire-crackers.
Hand-made, of blue silk, with a yellow border, the "joss flag" is eight leet long. It bears an inscription in English and Chinese, and the date of the rescue.—Reuter, Cardenas, the President, hand over "absolute management" of the petro-lenin industry, under conditions similar to those un ch labour at present admin the national rail-te Ways, is to be made by the Mexican Petroleum Workers' Union when it meets here this week-end.
An advance notice of the Conference emphasizes that the Union wilt fight to the bitter end" any suggestion that the President or Mr. Donald Richberg (representing American oil interests) should reach a settlement on a basis for the return of foreign oil properties, or their agement, to their former owners.—Reuler.
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