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on piling up their work the pittance they get from the Post Office
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was all that stood between them and starvation and so there was no
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alternative but submission.
The cost of living in every way has gone up but their
salaries have not. That this policy has been the immediate and di-
rect cause of the reputation established for itself by the Post Of-
fice seems to be beyond dispute; it certainly has not resulted in ef-
fiency in the post. I trust that His Excellency will favourably con-
sider the petition but would not ask for suggestion from me.
I am interested in the contentment and efficiency of the staff and,
if I might be permitted I would suggest that some man unconnected with
the Civil Service of Hongkong, like the local Auditor be requested to ex-
amine into and report on the subject.
(Signed) W.C.H.H.