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TRADES UNIONS DECISION OF CONGRESS FEARS OF MOSCOW AIMS SECTION MAKES PROTEST NEED TO CHECK HITLER (Elec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Reed. Sept. 10, 11 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 9. The Trade Union Congress, by 2,019,000 votes to 1,493,000 adopted the report of the general council embodying the Oslo Federation’s decision not to admit Russian trades unions to the international union.
Mr. E. G. Hicks, the Labour member of the House of Commons for East Woolwich, in moving the adoption of the report, admitted the importance of inter-nation trade union unity, particularly in connection with world peace, but pointed out- that Russia's proposals would largely give her control of the situation.
He added that if Russia desired unity she must evolve a healthier mentality towards other national centres. The council favoured the termination of negotiations.
Others contended that slamming the door In . the face of Russia during the present position of world affairs was stark tragedy and urged that no price was. too excessive to pay for the elimination of 'Herr Hitler.
The council’s report included a recommendation to admit to England annually for four years 50 Austrian and 50 German doctors and medical students and 100 dentists.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19732, 10 September 1938, Page 7
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