Peking, April 14.
The officials employed in the courts have sent a protest to the Minister gf Justice against the proposed reduction of their salaries by the Government. They claim that it is distinctly stipulated in the Constitution that the salaries of judicial officials cannot be reduced, nor can judicial officials hold concurrent posts. The petition concludes by. urging the Minister of Justice -to do his utmost to persuade the Government not to carry out the proposed reductions.—Reuter.
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