Chungking, Aug. 11.
In view of the frequent alr raids which expose: members of the Gov-lornment staff and first ald workers to injury, death or loss of possessions, the Chinese Government has promulgated elaborate regulations designed to protect their interests.
'Under the new regulations, free medical treatment will be provided for the wounded, or subsidies will be pald towards' medical expenses Jor burial expenses, Pensions will be ald to families of the dead and. Jeompensation will also be pald for property losses, The subsidies, pensions and com-Jpensations for low-salaried officials Jare extremely liberal as compared to those of higher-salaried officials, All Government offices have been advised to take out group insurance policies covering accidents, for the stof. The Government will sub-Jsidize the policies of those receiving Tow salaries.—Reuter.
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