Street Unions' Latest Suggestion for Dealing with Robber Menace 'A proposal to enrol Chinese spec: ini constables to tackle the robber menace, made by the Federation of Street Unions, is stated by the Chinese press to have been favourably received by Major A. Hilton Johnson, The acting Commission. er of Police having, it is said, asker for further details of the scheme, the Federation has drawn up the following conditions of service:—An applicant must be from 25 to 45; hho must be strong and healthy; he must not be addicted to any bail habit; he must be docile in nature and courageous in action be able to read and write a little; he must be engaged in legitimate trade; he must be able to furnish shop security of an approved des-
A petition on this question, signed by the street unions and bearing also the chops of other public organizations, is in course of preparation for submission to the Municipal, Coun.
Each union has been asked to submit a list of candidates with the above qualifications.
'2 real good impression on the people in the locality as to their safety.
For the sake of encouragement, this Association especially made and presents herewith a gold medal. 10 your messenger on account of his faithfulness and courage.
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