Mr. W. H. Wel, vice-president, said that the activities for the past' year were somewhat restricted owing to local unrest and recorded a vole of thanks for Mr, Lobb, outgoing seerelary, for the good work he had done and' hoped that his successor, Dr, B.'G. Mar, would continue the' good The Chairman expressed the grat location of the society over the appointment as honorary member of the vice-chancellor of the Hongkong [University which had more members Labour Day Passes Quietly Here Shanghai, May 2.
With the police taking extra. cautions, no demonstrations or meet ings were held in foreign areas. in Shanghai yesterday, Labour Day. when thousands of workers here enjoyed a holiday following the announcement to the effect by big firms, factories and most of the leading Chinese newspaper offices. Inspiring articles were published by the Chi-hose press and a telegram was sent by workers here to General Chiang, Xal-shee renewing their loyalty. to their Teader. A celebration meeting was held in the Nantao office of the Shanghai Municipal Labour Union Readjustment Committee. a new regime's organization, with compro: mise between capital' and labour os 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 tual victory is far more Important than the "38. system" which workers Chicago fought for in 1888. Workers were also urged to maintain the Labour Day spirit while at the same cing 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 dairies, in he "Shun Pan" and "Sin Wan were closed for the day, although some Chinese news agency otices still worked for evening, papers. There way a noticeable increase of the number of workers in streets yesterday since most of the big Chinese firms and factories declared a holiday, with their management promising to pay for the day's rests Unlike the pre-war days. Semonstrations ar meetings were held partly, due to oficial prohibition but partly due to lack of leadership.
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