Some time ago the question was asked: "Is Shanghai Worth Saving?" And the answer then was in doubt, Again une may ask the same question. And, in view of the lack of public spirit and the indifference to the welfare of the Settlement, once again the answer is in doubt.
Tt may not de generally realized that a' combined show of foreign public spirit could, in a few days, utterly swamp this latest Chinese agitation, "Four meetings could be held on one: day, one meeting in each of the Eastern, Northern, Western and Central districts, at which every foreizner of any nationality and of either sex could merely attend and leave a card with name, address, ni tionality and sex on' it, delivery of the card meaning that its owner wished his or her name to be attached to a resolution condemning Chinese interference in Settlement matters and demanding that, the Settlement and Consular authorities take up a firm and immovable stand on the matter. A resolution on those lines nine-tenths. of the foreign resi Settlement could not ignored by the authorities, Now, what about it? Will anybody take it Once again T will utter the warning: We must help ourselves. Tam, eton, Hawilalbwal.
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