Tu this connexion, it is of interest to take note of a' protest by the Customs Brokers' Association who strong disapproval of the di They demand explanations on the following points:—"Since the Chamber is an organiz~ tion formed by the Chinese merchant body of Shanghai it naturally must be taken for granted that it represents most, if not all, the Chiness merchants of Shanghai. We understand (they say) that altoge some 72 organizations are repre: sented in the Chamber but only five really ave represented on the com: mittee und the rest are ignored, Under such conditions how can the Suamber properly claim to represent ince the Hankow, Tien!
Nanking Chamber (as wel number of others) have increased their committees, why is {t that the Shanghai Chamber should have a committes of only 35 members in spite of the increased membership. to more than 650?
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