The Commissioner gives a detailed account of political and allied troubles and adds that, as compared with 179 industrial disputes whi occurred ju 1926, there were 136 strikes in 1927, exclusive of the stoppage during general strikes. Of this number, 75 were of a purely economic nature, 41 were the result of internal friction and 20 were declared asa means of showing sympathy for other workers. The strikes, which affected 164.392 employees, resulted in a lors "f 2270,027 working days, Besides strikes caused, by internal friction, economic pressure and other causes, three general strike lue to political causes occurred "lars ing the year. These involved 161)4' 000 workers and resulted in the Tos 1,818,358 working days, 'The. Chinese press publishes constructive editorial which may help*readers to form auf enlightened opinion on national of foreign affairs. In general, thei policy seems to be to endeavour td influence people by adding suge' festive comments to reports of me' idants of national importance: of ews directed against foreigners' foreign authorities. Since the ate rival of the Nationalist armies inf Shanghai the Chinese newspaperd seem to have abandoned any" prev tence hitherto made to independence, They have published, and up to the end of the year were publishing, wat -reports'as well as articles contoing Ing, anti-foreign propaganda, which facts and statements were distorted. They have been pare! ticularly unreliable in their reportd of proceedings at political meeting when the figures of the attendance are usually grossly exaggerated, Thg Chinese newspapers to-day serve fan excellent medium for mendacious reports and propaganda, much of which ig directed against foreigners or the foreign authorities. Therd were 87 persons. successfully proc seated during the year for the publication of obscene articles."
"The report closes with the follows ting general remarks:
The year has been for the Policg Force the most strenuous and exact ing in its history, Tt may be said that there has never been throughout the year complete tranquillity when some form of outbreak might nob expected at any moment. In cone sequence, every member of the Poreg may be considered to have lived at top pressure, and it is to the fasting credit of the Force that it has stood the strain 80 well, The bravery dise played by members of the Force Int the capture of armed kidnappers and robbers called forth the highest praise from both the foreign Chinese community, although thd Chinese press continues to refrain from favourable comment of any description in favour of brave men who frequently rink their lives. it, the defence of, the purely Chinesg death of three mesers ai Go Serign brooch and the subsequent inquiry into thei ows elicits the fact that, had telg actions been regulated by a little more forethought and care, they might still be alive to-day. Nevers theless, no words can adequately, describe the bravery and sense of duty of many members of the forea who were engaged in this hazardous work, The foregoing remarks cone cerning the foreign branch apply, equally to the Chinese branch, wha repeatedly shown the greatest pluck nnd determination in dealing desperate criminals. hoped that the introduction of prow tective paraphernalia will lessen the danger to life and time, andy although the greatest care must taken not to curb the dash and initiative of the men, they will not be encouraged to perform rash and foolhardy actions in their efforts ta exterminate this class of eriminale The advent of foreign troops brought the police into close tonely with the military, and T am happy, to report that our relations have throughout the year been moat cordial. Tt might not be out of plac to state that the behaviour of tha troops in 1927 in Shanghai reflect the greatest credit on those nationg whose troops were stationed here particularly ina city with thd Lemptations to be found in Shans In the course of an inter with the Chinese press, Mr.
Ho Min-yung Mayor of Nanking, outlined his poli and said that he would carry, his plans for the rezonstructio the Nationalist capital in ace cordance with the will of the late, Dir. Sun Yat-en and he hoped that} the people would realize their res ywonsibility and do. their best fistist him. He would do his utmost to reduce expenses and to meek educational needs by earmarking. the house, shop and slaughter taxed for this specific purpose. He would not give preference to his relatives and personal friends but would give a chance only to those who were worthy to prove their ability, Iq. cordance the wishes of the conclusion, he promised to act in ace
people and hoped the latter woul ect sw aveurdance with the revolution
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