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figures, that it was economically impossible merely to raise the rate of daily pay without a corresponding increase in out-put. They accordingly drew up a bonus scheme based on out-put which was calculated to give a substantial increase to the employees. The scheme, however, was not favoured by the men who reiterated their request for a direct increase in daily pay. A deadlock was thus reached, but in the end, as stated, work was quietly resumed.
(1.) Soy Workers.
(2.) Female Hemp Bag Makers.
(3.) Kelly and Walsh Compositors.
(4.) Steam Laundry Ironers.
(5.) Rice-carrying coolies.
(6.) Oil Workers.
(7.) Painters.
(8.) Lard Boilers.
(9.) Moulders.
Under the terms of the Deportation Ordinance (No.25 of 1917) reports were furnished on 191 suspects arrested by the Police under warrants of detention. Of these suspects 42 were released, and 140 were banished. The number of reports furnished in 1923 was 174.
STAFF.
Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
Mr. E. R. Hallifax was on duty as Commissioner of Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition from 8th January to 24th December. During this time Mr. A. E. Wood acted as Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
Chief Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
Mr. A. E. Wood acted as Chief Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs up to the 7th January, and again from the 24th December. Mr. R. A. C. North acted as such from 8th January to 24th December.
Second Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
Mr. R. A. C. North acted as Second Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs up to 7th January and again from 24th December. Mr. J. H. B. Nihill acted as such from 8th January to 21st March, and Mr. H. R. Butters from 22nd March.
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figures, that it was economically impossible merely to raise the rate of daily pay without a corresponding increase in out-put. They accordingly drew up a bonus scheme based on out-put which was calculated to give a substantial increase to the employees. The scheme, however, was not favou red by the men who reiterated their request for a direct increase in daily pay. A deadlock was thus reached, but in the end, as state d, work was quietly resumed.
(1.) Soy Workers.
(2.) Female Hemp Bag Makers.
(3.) Kelly and Walsh Compositors. (4.) Steam Laundry Ironers.
(5.) Rice-carrying coolies.
(6.) Oil Workers.
(7.) Painters.
(8.) Lard Boilers.
(9.) Moulders.
Under the terms of the Deportation Ordinance (No. 25 of 1917) reports were furnished on 191 suspects arrested by the Police under warrants of detention. Of these suspects 42 were released, and 140 were banished. The number of reports furnished in 1923 was 174.
STAFF.
Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
Mr. E. R. Hallifax was on duty as Commissioner of Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition from 8th January to 24th December. During this time Mr. A. E. Wood acted as Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
Chief Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
Mr. A. E. Wood acted as Chief Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs up to the 7th January, and again from the 24th December. Mr. R. A. C. North acted as such from 8th January to 24th December.
Second Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
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Mr. R. A. C. North acted as Second Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs up to 7th January and again from 24th December. Mr. J. H. B. Nihill acted as such from 8th January to 21st March, and Mr. H. R. Butters from 22nd March.
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