With the publication in the French Concession "Bulletin Municil" yveeently of plans setting forth an ambitious project of road construction, the fears of tax-payers wre aroused as to whether the venture would entail a substantial addition to the rates.
On inquiry at the offices of the French Municipal Council, a representative of the '"North-China Daily News" was informed that there is no prospect of the scheme being carried through until fully six months have elapsed. This is because yo one has so far asked for any building permits to erect houses on the vacant land. When it is known that a reasonable number of new houses will be built along a_ projected road, it will be made. Residents will not be required to pay higher rates, as the new householders will pay the usual taxes. When the new French Club building is definitely commenced, the new Rue Bourgeat will be completed.
Tt is noteworthy that the new thoroughfares when built will be named after men who lived in the Settlement and fell in the Great War.
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