To tha Editor of the "Norra-Cuina Dairy News."
Sir,—Your valuable journal by publishing this letter might rossibly be the medium of focussing the attention of both the Tramway Company and the Municipal Gcncert om the condition of the road along the tram track in Range Road. It is well nigh six weeks, perhaps more, since this excavation the highway was commenced and it would not surprise the writer if he were told that goodness on knows when the chasm will be filled in and the road restored to its normal condition.
The writer has spent no little time im making inquiries from residents in the vicinity as to the why and wherefore, and herewith are some of the replies (1) A new device to scoop up electric current by trams after the fashion of railway engines heading non-stop trains at high speed, scooping up water from longitudinal tanks situated between the rails.
(2) That a high official of the Tramway Ca., lost a ten-cent piece in or about the site and gave instructions that it must be found. be the site of the burial place of a former Chinese Emperor, with whose remains were buried valuable treasure, precious stones, ete., the value of which is believed to be colossal.
(4) That the excavation marks the site for the foundations of a proposed barrie' where wheelbarrow, motor-car and ricsha licences will be examined.
(5) Repairs to prevent a recurrence of trams rushing off the track and banging into garages of private houses and demolishing same.
Traffic congestion in Shanghai is bad enough as it is, and steps should. be taken by the responsible authorities to have the road restored tio its pristine glory without further delay.
I am, etc., S. A. ©. Kesay.
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