At present, there is not enough work to go around in the Shanghai Post Omice, and many employees "are anxious about their prospects, fearing that a reduction in shaft might be found necessary. A scheme is being prepared by the local postal authoris, however, by. which a certain number of the' employees would "home leave" at half pay; that is, they would be allowed to return to their homes, and only go to the Post Office when their services were required. By this means, it is hoped to avoid dispensing altogether with the services of any members of the staff. Reductions have recently been made in the salaries of the majority of the members of the Post Oflce staff, the "North-China Herald" was informed jon Feb, 22,
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