CO129-462 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1920 [7-10] — Page 88

TELEGRAM from the Governor of Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

Dated 27th July

(Received Colonial Office 2.45 a. 28th July,

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TREGO

REC JUL 201

Under terms of settlement of recent strike of artisans all employers including Goverment have increased artisans wages by 32% over 1914 rate. I would be glad if I may be permitted to adjust pay of subordinate officers generally up to this limit without specific reference.

STUBBS.

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