ORDERS FROM CANTON.
CHINESE IN HONG KONG GO ON STRIKE. , By Telegraph.— Assn.—Copyright. Heuter’s Telegrams. (Received June 23, 10.30 a.m.) SHANGHAI, June 22. The fourth day of the general Chinese strike in Ilong Kong is witnessing a condition unparalleled in the city's history. Through secret organisations, financed from Canton, Chinese in the employ of foreigners have been intimidated in a manner dislocating shipping and commercial and domestic life. This condition emphasises Canton's connivance at the anti-British movement. The secretary of ibe Chinese Seamen's Union declared in an English newspaper: “The Union has no sympathy with the movement, but is acting on orders from Canton.” The strikers generally admit that they have no grievance against their employers, and were unwilling to strike. Nevertheless agitators, styled the “Dare to Die Corps” have terrorised the Chinese populace, resulting in a senseless and frantic stampede to Canton. All the available trains and Chinese steamers are crowded. On the other hand the Hong Kong authorities state that they are frilly prepared to meet the emergency, assuring essential services.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17571, 23 June 1925, Page 7
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173ORDERS FROM CANTON. Star (Christchurch), Issue 17571, 23 June 1925, Page 7
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