Japanese Branch Placed on Different Footing Arising out of consideration during 1938 and this year of questions affecting the organization of the Japanese Branch of the Shanghai Municipal Police, it has been decided that use of the designation "Japanese Branch" be discontinued with effect from May 1, 1939, and that on that date this branch of the Force be known as "Foreign Branch—Section IL" On the above date, existing Foreign Branch will be known as "Foreign Branch—Section 1" and the existing Japanese Branch will be known as "Foreign Branch—Section From May 1, 1939 the rank "Probationary Sergeant" will be substituted for that of "Constable" in Section IL In endeavour to maintain the strength of Section Il and to ensure recruitment of suitable men therefor, it has been found necessary to reconsider the pay. Revised scales have been proved for adoption from May 1 throughout all ranks of this section Under the new scales men in the ranks of Sergeant and who, after examination are found to be capable of doing the same work and undertaking similar responsibilities as members of Section I, will eligible on the recommendation the Commissioner for the scales of pay of Section I
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