Then, too, the energy of the municipal authorities is apparent, and prompt. preventive measures seem likely to forestall any serious trouble. The student of modern Judaism will be aware that almsgiving is with the Jews a most commendable act, and is by their great teacher Maimonides divided into eight grades, the eighth, or most meritorious method of all bei the anticipatory charity of preventing Realing' with riots in. Ohina. appears erty. The most meritorious way of
to be to prevent their occurrence. This can be done, and I have not the least doubt is being done by wise, prompt, and determined steps in our port here." Immediately there is a '"'bobbery," two or three native policemen are on the spot if this is insufficient, one may soon see native soldiers and the foreign Superintendent of Police, with perhaps an Jonorary Municipal officer. Being situated on the Bund, we have seen that of which we write, and testify with pleasure to the coolness and courage of the Superintendent, and to the increased efficiency of the native police, some of whom are quite vigilant and plucky.
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