The shutting-off of power yester-Jday at noon la estimated to have thrown 97,600 additional Chinese out Jof work, 33,000 in the Settlement fand at Isast 4,600 in Chapei, though this Iatser, figure accounts for but [two plants'and there must be many mors, including the Commercial Press, also affected.
"The only incident of note in connexion with this move—excepting the general quiet attitude of th jworkers—was the riot at the Hong Yue Cotton Mi at 65 Markham Road, but a squad of regulars and specials under command of Insp. Maguire soon put a stop to the troble. It seems that the management answer to a delegation of coolies told them to appoint a representative who was informed that they would be paid 20 canty a day for three Jdays-—this was later extended to 10 days. The workers were not satisfied, however, according to these officials, Jand several hundred women came the plant and broke up desks.
rniturs and windows to the value '$10,000, More credible estimates place the damage done at $500.
Nanyang Brothers have hareed are informed, to pay their workmen 20 cents per day until they cam use them again
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