Messrs. Rattey and Janes described as unnecessary the temporary, modernization of manual exchanges, Anson's suggestion was that the jeranking arrangement for ringing, up exchange be done away with, and that the lifting of the telephone transmitter-receiver from. its hook should be sufficient to call up. Mr. Anson was in favour of thi his arguments in favour of his own company's system Capt. Cassel suggested that. public tenders should be. invited for the purchase. of the Shanghai Mutual Telephone Ca, and quoted Mr. Anson in his report, "I am, course, strongly in Favour of competitive tenders...."" Capt. Cassels then challenged tie nest few words sees Mbut there seowg: to be little although the conversion would somewhat expensive. His contention was that this would help supervisors greatly. and assist temporarily in improving the service, other technical reasons were given.
'The Strowger representatives, as well as Captain Cassel, field that. this expense was' not at. all. neces-
Jsary, nor was the work and: iaeot-
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