Extract from Boyd's Commercial Guide for China.
September, 1901.
203
Again we are called upon to pay a well-deserved compliment to the Postmaster of the British Post Office at Shanghai.
On the 13th instant the French Mail was received at the post office at 11.40 A.M. and delivery commenced at 1 P.M. This was a startling and refreshing revelation for the people of that town, as they were wont before Mr. Dixon took up the reins of office to wait wearily until "the sun died in a flood of Western glory" before receiving letters from a mail arriving before tiffin. Especially to business men was the boon acceptable, and it is to be hoped that Mr. Dixon will persevere in his endeavours and remove the stigma that previously rested on the institution now under his control.
When Mr. Dixon took office he was beset with many difficulties, but from the chaos that existed he is steadily evolving good results. His is a peculiar position, and like Lord Cromer he must needs hasten slowly, but with that great statesman, his results speak for themselves. As the result of his efforts the staff has been reorganised and rendered more efficient and special provision made for the registration of letters; so that now instead of being met with rebuffs, one is treated courteously and departs in a happier mood, not only at the better treatment, but at the marked saving in time.
Mr. Dixon's task was certainly not an envied one, but if one may be permitted to judge by the benefits already received, the future promises good for everyone.
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