To the Biitor of th "NontH-Cuina Datty News, Si—The Chinese _Ratepayor Asapciation, under the chairmanship of Dr. C. T. Wang, former Premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has [passed a resolution calling for the Jelection of a committee of Chinese "be prepared to take over the work of the Shanghai Municipal [Council following the retrocession of the International Settlement to the [Chinese Government."
Can anyone tell us if the idea is that this Settlement shall before long administered by the Chinese Government, or by a Council elected by Chinese ratepayers, or by all What is of vital concern to hhundreds—perhaps thousands—is to know if the proposed committee, besides being prepared to take over ithe rk" of the Council, will also over all its financial ~esponbilities. Very many people are anxious to know if it is the intention of any suecesding Administration to honour Municipal debentures, loans and savings, and to faithfully carry ut contracts as to employment and pensions, ete, We have in this community Chinese whose integrity and judgment inspire confidence, an from whom square deal may be expected if such lies within their power. A reliable pronouncement that the Chinese, when in authority, will honourably abide by the commit nents of the past and present adistrations would do much to love apprehension, and make it easier for the transfer to be amicably arranged whenever the time is ripe for it.
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