Tientsin, Jan, 18, The Tram service in the Chinese area in Tientsin was at a complete standstill yesterday? as a result of the controversy between the people Jand the tramway company over the increased tariff of fares, Over 300 pickets from the various labour unions boarded the trams jeany yesterday and demanded that the old fares be charged. Upon the Jdemand being rejected the men lay down on the tracks and refused to budge. Subsequently, the entire service was paralysed despite police intervention to prevent extension of the trouble, It is reported that six pickets were arrested during the course of the {gouble. Party and Governmen: an
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