The newly-formed labour union, said to be behind the strikers and for whose existence the latter have demanded $400 a month, has been most active in the past few days, and a large banner, calling Chinese to join the union, has been displayed in Hongkew.
Agitation among the bus and tram workers in the Settlement continues to grow, according to reports, and fears have. been expressed that the strike might spread within the next few days. The strikers, it is believed, have warned. the workers of the bus and- tramway companies that unless they leave their jobs, immediate reprisals would be taken, against them:
Netwithstanding all the threats, however, both transport companies in the Settlement continued to operate without. a. hitch yesterday. The Waterworks: in: the Concession, also operated by the Compagnie Francaise de Tramways.et.d'Eclairage Electri-ques de Shanghai, has had no trouble so far and tpe workers have given no sign of discontent... The power plant, guarded by the police, is keeping service with the aid of Russian strikebreakers and the permanent staff of the plant Sheltering Britons a Crime in France
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