The local postmen have adopted novel form of "'go-slow" strike. in order to lend emphasis to their dor mand for increased wages on Ac~ count of the slump in silver.
During the past few days they have been refusing to chop stayaps on ordinary mail matter and have been delivering unstamped letter' without charge.
Registered and express mail aye not been affected.
It is reported that the—Yoeal Postal Workers Union also intends to prevent the issue of stamps fxpm the Government Printing—Burgau here.
Efforts to reach an amicable settle nent are being made, but meariwhile it is reported that the Tien tsin postal workers have joined the movement and are adopting simi= lar tacties.—Reuter,
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