Tokio, Aug. 11.
As a result of the scandal involve the Tokio Gas & Electric Engineering Ca., Ld., the 400 workmen employed in the Arms Factory belonging to the company have gone on strike and demanded the discharge of those who are guilty of the alleged irregularities. This factory constitutes the most vital part of the: company's business, and the strike of these employees is a serious matter for the management, which has suggested the appointment of workmen's representatives to carry on negotiations in the hope of reaching a satisfactory settlement of the difficulty.
Another strike is reported on the part of the Tamagawa Electric Car Co.'s men, 120 of whom have struck for an increase of wages and the immediate adoption of am 8-hour day. The company has announced its intention of discharging the leaders of the strike, and this has caused additional excitement among the employees.—Reuter.
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