Although optimism was voiced over the unrest among Chinese employees of the China General Omnibus Ca., the possibility of a strike was still evident yesterday. Actual strikes yesterday were the ones at the China Electric Ca. the Foh Shing Tobacco Ca, the bean. rice and cereal hongs. and the Clements Apartments, where more than 100 Chinese servants went en strike en Tuesday after their de-had been rejected by the management.
Unrest at the Clements Apartments was first reported to be brewing on July 1, when the servants presented their demands. The management. according to Chinese sources. promisee to give a reply within three days Put found it impossible to grant the demands, Extra police were detailed to guard the apartments against any untoward incidents, Differences between the management of the China General Omnibus Ca. und the employees have arisen, states a Chinese report. because of frequent dismissal of workers. These dismissals ore alleged to be unreasontible and the workers are holding a view that. if necessary. they will take steps, including declaration of a strike. to "deal with" the management,
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