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OFFICERS STAND BY SHIPS. THE GUILD’S DETERMINATION. POLICY OF NO COMPROMISE. United P rp ss Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright (Received Dec. 31, 10.45 a.m.) HONGKONG, Dec! 30: The British coastal river ships’ officers struck at midnight. They are standing by their ships. The Officers’ Guild meanwJiile is holding a protracted meeting to decide Its policy. It is rumoured that certain Chinese owners proposed to accept the terms six months hence, the object being to import low-waged foreigners. The British guild is determined to fight the issue out without compromise.
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Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19463, 31 December 1934, Page 7
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