Shanghai, 24th November, 1904.
Sin,—Your letter of the 17th instant has received' the attention of the Council and has formvd'the subject of report from the Captain-Superientendent of' Police embodying the views of the Traffic Inspector in regard ti the general question of traffic control and regulation in the Bubbling Well Road and other thorough fares of the Western District. After careful cprisideration, it is the opinion of the Council that taking into considera. tion the requirements of all sections of the community and especially of the residents if' 4H6' localities adjoining the Bubbling Well Roud, it is not advisable at présint to #ntrolluce the modification of trafic which you recommend. It is considered probable that with the gradual extension and adoption of other lines of traffic, the congestion of the Bubbling Well Road will naturally be relieved with-our necessity for special regulations.
iam, Sir, Your obedient servant, J.0, PB. Braxn, retary G. E, Tucker, Esq., Shanghai.
New Depét—Eastern District—A proposal by the Engineer is sanctioned Tengo for a period of 20 years certain land on the Lay Road Extension adjoining the Yangtsepoo Creek, in ai mow odd, at an annual re Tis, 50 por mow, it being noted' renewal clause will be inserted in the lease similar to that recorded in the agreement for the Bubbling Well Police Station site. Under the arrangement proposed a small deviation of the sch eid line of the extension will be mad itruetions are given that the acquisition of the necessary land for connection with the Yangtsepoo Road be proceeded with, The meeting adjourns at 7.15 p.m.
The following is forwarded for publication with the foregoing minutes Werxty Potice Raront.
Return of apprehiensiois, etc., male during the week ending 25th Norember, 1904. No. of Burglary..
Cutting and wounding.
Extortion Fighting and creating disturb an Firing crackers.
Furious driving Larceny Obstruction Obtaining goods under false pretences Reoeiving stolen property Soli prostitution awe Bb owen Wheelbafrotr licenses suspended Handcart, licenses: suspended Bozgars, hawkers, and ragpickers.
Total number of cases comins under the notice of Police..cee seme wnee Chinese death bodies found in streets. Unmuzzled dogs exptured A. M. Borsracoy, Carr, Captain-Superintendent of Police.
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