Shanghai, July 22,. 1922.
Drak Str.—The undersigned residents of Dixwell Road, after two years of waiting and hoping that the Council. would take steps in cleaning up the plague spots around this district are again compelled to call your attention to the open sewer which runs from the head of Dixwell Road Extension, crossig the road at the junction of Urga Road, and along imto~ the Hongkew.. Creek. This sewer is choked with filth and decaying rubbish, and full of stagnant pools which makes it a favourite breeding place for swarms of blue-bottles and mosquitoes, and the stench arising from the filthy rubbish pollutes the whole neighbourhood.
Dr. Stanley, in reply to our letter, after a personal inspection of this district, stated that we were more than justified in our -complaint, but as the territory came under the jurisdiction of the Chapei Authorities, he would take the matter up with the Defence Commissioner. This was two years ago. Nothing has been done yet, altho we pay our taxes rej gularly We are certain such conditions can be eliminated if the Municipal Council will only communicate with tthe Chapei Authorities, as they {will also derive some benefit from ideaner surroundings.
Yours truly, W. H. Biackwoop, and 37 signatories. Dr. GE. N. Davis, issi of Public Health, Municipal Council.
Council Room,
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