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The Tramway Co. resumed the running of cars with volunteer drivers and conductors after a stoppage of only 24 days, and by the end of July a new staff, largely obtained through the Bureau, had been trained and the service became almost normal.

The nightsoil coolies also resumed work and new staff were engaged for scavenging.

In August labour conditions showed further improvement. The Police Department ceased to handle the engagement of coolies and the City Hall Labour Exchange was closed down. The Hongkong volunteers and special police were demobilized. Many thousands of workers were however still absent from the Colony principally owing to the fact that they were forcibly prevented from returning.

There were slight material changes in the general situation in September compared with August. The Boycott continued. Practically all factories in the Colony with the exception of the Nanyang Bros. Tobacco Co. who were working overtime, were working with half their pre-strike staff. The labour supply was, however, quickly approaching a parity with the reduced needs of the Colony and all serious anxiety on this score was definitely over by the middle of October, although there was still some shortage in the more skilled branches of labour.

STAFF.

Secretary for Chinese Affairs.

Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax was on duty as Commissioner of Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition from 2nd March to 9th December. During this time Hon. Mr. D. W. Tratman 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 13th January and went on leave on 14th January. Mr. R. A. C. North acted as such from 14th January to 7th April and again from 16th December, Mr. R. A. J. Forrest from 8th April to 25th May, and Mr. T. W. Ainsworth from 26th May to 15th December.

Second Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs.

Mr. T. Megarry acted as Second Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs from 2nd January to 31st December.

District Watch Force

Inspector F. Appleton went on leave on 1st March and Sub-Inspector F. Shaftain was seconded from the Police Department to take his place on the same date.

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C 19 The Tramway Co. resumed the running of cars with volunteer drivers and conductors after a stoppage of only 24 days, and by the end of July a new staff, largely obtained through the Bureau, had been trained and the service became almost normal. The nightsoil coolies also resumed work and new staff were engaged for scavenging. In August labour conditions showed further improvement. The Police Department ceased to handle the engagement of coolies and the City Hall Labour Exchange was closed down. The Hongkong volunteers and special police were demobilized. Many thousands of workers were however still absent from the Colony principally owing to the fact that they were forcibly prevented from returning. There were slight material changes in the general situation in September compared with August. The Boycott continued. Practically all factories in the Colony with the exception of the Nanyang Bros. Tobacco Co. who were working overtime, were working with half their pre-strike staff. The labour supply was, however, quickly approaching a parity with the reduced needs of the Colony and all serious anxiety on this score was definitely over by the middle of October, although there was still some shortage in the more skilled branches of labour. STAFF. Secretary for Chinese Affairs. Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax was on duty as Commissioner of Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition from 2nd March to 9th December. During this time Hon. Mr. D. W. Tratman 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 13th January and went on leave on 14th January. Mr. R. A. C. North acted as such from 14th January to 7th April and again from 16th December, Mr. R. A. J. Forrest from 8th April to 25th May, and Mr. T. W. Ainsworth from 26th May to 15th December. Second Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs. Mr. T. Megarry acted as Second Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs from 2nd January to 31st December. District Watch Force Inspector F. Appleton went on leave on 1st March and Sub-Inspector F. Shaftain was seconded from the Police Department to take his place on the same date.

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C 19 The Tramway Co. resumed the running of cars with volun- teer drivers and conductors after a stoppage of only 24 days, and by the end of July a new staff, largely obtained through the Bureau, had been trained and the service became almost normal. The nightsoil coolies also resumed work and new staff were engaged for scavenging. In August labour conditions showed further improvement. The Police Department ceased to handle the engagement of coolies and the City Hall Labour Exchange was closed down. The Hongkong volunteers and special police were demobilized. Many thousands of workers were however still absent from the Colony principally owing to the fact that they were forcibly pre- vented from returning. There were slight material changes in the general situation in September compared with August. The Boycott continued. Practically all factories in the Colony with the exception of the Nanyang Bros. Tobacco Co. who were working overtime, were working with half their pre-strike staff. The labour supply was, however, quickly approaching a parity with the reduced needs of the Colony and all serious anxiety on this score was definitely over by the middle of October, although there was still some shortage in the more skilled branches of labour. STAFF. Secretary for Chinese Affairs. Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax was on duty as Commissioner of Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition from 2nd March to 9th December. During this time Hon. Mr. D. W. Tratman 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 13th January and went on leave on 14th January. Mr. R. A. C. North acted as such from 14th January to 7th April and again from 16th December, Mr. R. A. J. Forrest from 8th April to 25th May, and Mr. T. W. Ainsworth from 26th May to 15th December. Second Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs. Mr. T. Megarry acted as Second Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs from 2nd January to 31st December. District Watch Force Inspector F. Appleton went on leave on 1st March and Sub-Inspector F. Shaftain was secunded from the Police Depart- ment to take his place on the same date.

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