Research On Nanjing Post In The Republic Of China (1912-1937)

At the end of the Qing Dynasty,the traditional postal service gradually declined,the number of Foreign Post Offices in China increased,and the civil communication organization,Minchu Hongs,also gained momentum.In this context,Nanjing New Post came into being,but the postal service is original,which including simple types,small quantities and slow development.During the period of Beiyang Government,the postal service gradually expanded and the number of branch postal offices increased.During the period of Nanjing nation Government,Nanjing Post developed even more rapidly.Not only to further expand postal offices,rich postal business types,actively open up the postal routes,but also to expand the postal staff,constantly adjust and improve Nanjing Post.Until the Anti-Japanese War,Nanjing Post maintained a good momentum of steady development.During the period of the Republic of China,Nanjing’s postal service developed continuously,which was mainly manifested in the optimization of the network of postal offices,the expansion of postal routes,and the increase of business.There are several branch postal offices in the city,and the 2nd and 3nd class postal offices in the suburbs,as well as postal kiosks,agencies,village letter counters and other postal organizations to supplement.The Nanjing Postal network is also more reasonable because of the adjustment of the level and position of the postal bureau.Not only that,postal routes are also constantly expanding.Early land postal routes were upgraded from foot to bicycle,railway and waterway postal mileage increased,speed increased.Also added car and air postal routes.With the increase of the types and business volume of Nanjing Post,the postal economic income and expenditure are also growing.After passing the examination,Nanjing Postal employees are promoted according to their position level,length of service and working ability,and the channels are open and transparent.They are well paid,with reasonable salaries,allowances,bonuses and pensions,as well as holidays and medical guarantees.In addition,as long as they work hard and do not violate the postal regulations,the postal service generally does not dismiss them and their jobs are relatively stable.At the same time,the personnel system of Nanjing Post is strict,which also makes the staff have a good spirit and high work efficiency.In order to improve the quality and ability of postal workers,Nanjing set up postal cram schools in Xiaguan and Chengnei.The cram school has outstanding teachers,sufficient funds and systematic teaching management measures,according to the knowledge level of the postal workers to carry out group teaching.The cram school also actively solves the problem that the postal staff works in the postal bureau and the cram school time conflicts,has effectively played the role of cram school.Nanjing Postal labour union is a powerful organization to protect the interests of postal workers,and it has played an important role in promoting the improvement of the treatment of postal workers and the development of postal undertakings.In addition,Nanjing Postal labour union also actively organizes postal workers to participate in cultural and sports activities to enrich their spare time life.As an important part of society,Nanjing Post has played a positive role in facilitating people’s lives,promoting economic development and cultural dissemination.