Shanghai, Aug. 1.
An official wireless from Nanking states that on July 31 the International Export Company made a large reduction in staff, This meant paying off a large number of employees who, however, refused to accept their discharge and proceeded to threaten attack fon the company's machinery, M. 8. Durban landed one platoon to protect British life and Iproperty. The disgruntled employees were eventually persuaded to leave the premises of the company, but were in a very threatens ing mood.
Chinese police outside the gates of the premises were badly mauled by the mob and the Chinese police officer gave orders to his men to open fire as the result of which three or four coolies were wounded, tone of them seriously, The Methodist College authorities epaciots grounds "for the doration™ [spacious grounds "for the duration." Near the A.C. wharf where. the boat is tied up a reading and smok-ting room is provided, Last week lowe cinema shows were provided ithe Customs Club, that gave enjoyment to the men,
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