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May 12, 1902
Akron Daily Democrat
Akron, Summit County, Ohio
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Chinese Minister Wu Ting Fang replies to Minneapolis labor council's warning against visiting amid anti-Chinese restaurant agitation, assuring he won't harm labor interests and is a friend of labor.
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FRIEND OF LABOR, SAYS WU
Chinese Minister Will Not Jeopardize Its Interests.
Minneapolis, Minn., May 12—Wu Ting Fang's official reply to the resolution passed by the Trades' and Labor Council, advising him not to accept the invitation of Rawlins post, G. A. R., to visit Minneapolis this summer, has been received by Secretary Boreen.
The Council's resolution was inspired by pending agitation against the local Chinese restaurants on behalf of the cooks' union, the Council taking the ground that the Chinese minister's presence might intensify the feeling against his countrymen. Wu Ting Fang said in part:
"I have not yet made up my mind whether I shall go to Minneapolis or not. In any case, should I find that my presence would injuriously affect the interests of organized labor in the least I would not leave Washington. But I think the purpose of my proposed visit has been misconstrued. It has nothing to do with the labor disputes in your city. I am not a labor agitator."
The minister, in conclusion, said he is the friend of labor. "The hand of every man," he said, "should not be against that of every other, but should grasp that of every other in friendly sympathy. There should be no dog-in-the-manger policy. There is work enough for all who really want work and herein lies opportunity for mutual assistance."
Chinese Minister Will Not Jeopardize Its Interests.
Minneapolis, Minn., May 12—Wu Ting Fang's official reply to the resolution passed by the Trades' and Labor Council, advising him not to accept the invitation of Rawlins post, G. A. R., to visit Minneapolis this summer, has been received by Secretary Boreen.
The Council's resolution was inspired by pending agitation against the local Chinese restaurants on behalf of the cooks' union, the Council taking the ground that the Chinese minister's presence might intensify the feeling against his countrymen. Wu Ting Fang said in part:
"I have not yet made up my mind whether I shall go to Minneapolis or not. In any case, should I find that my presence would injuriously affect the interests of organized labor in the least I would not leave Washington. But I think the purpose of my proposed visit has been misconstrued. It has nothing to do with the labor disputes in your city. I am not a labor agitator."
The minister, in conclusion, said he is the friend of labor. "The hand of every man," he said, "should not be against that of every other, but should grasp that of every other in friendly sympathy. There should be no dog-in-the-manger policy. There is work enough for all who really want work and herein lies opportunity for mutual assistance."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Chinese Minister
Labor Council
Minneapolis Invitation
Anti Chinese Sentiment
Labor Interests
What entities or persons were involved?
Wu Ting Fang
Secretary Boreen
Where did it happen?
Minneapolis, Minn.
Story Details
Key Persons
Wu Ting Fang
Secretary Boreen
Location
Minneapolis, Minn.
Event Date
May 12
Story Details
Wu Ting Fang responds to the Trades' and Labor Council's resolution advising against his visit to Minneapolis due to anti-Chinese agitation by the cooks' union, stating he will not jeopardize labor interests, clarifying the visit's purpose is unrelated to labor disputes, and affirming his friendship toward labor.