SALARIES REDUCED
JAPANESE CIVIL SERVICE OUTCRY BY EMPLOYEES. Prcs» Association--By Telegraph —Copyright TOKIO, October 19. Indignation followed the Government’s announcement of a reduction of 10 per cent, in official salaries which exceecr 100 yen'a month. The Judicial Department is particularly incensed, the salaries in that branch already being low on the average, and even judges are joining in the outcry. Baron Inoue (Minister of Finance) advocates that all employers should act similarly, as that is the only way to restore the finances and reduce prices. The employers arc silent, except Mr Muto, managing director of Katiegnfuchi Textiles, who ridicules the idea, declaring that efficiency is preferable. —United Service. PROPOSAL ABANDONED. TOKIO, October 20. (Received October 21, at 9 a.nj.) It is understood that the Government is abandoning the official salary reduction plan in view of the strongest opposition, which has threatened a Cabinet crisis. Australian Press Association.
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Evening Star, Issue 20311, 21 October 1929, Page 9
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147SALARIES REDUCED Evening Star, Issue 20311, 21 October 1929, Page 9
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