The overloading of carriages drawn by emaciated poies was for Jong a sore spot in the minds of there of humanitarian instincts, but has become very much of a relic the past largely because of the changing conditions in the Settle-unlent and the discovery by Chinese that motor conveyance is not only quicker, but cheaper in the lon ran.
Police have been found in most instances to give the utmost operation, and many cases where: court action should be taken but} cannot because of the reason already, stated, the Settlement preservers of law and order have come to the fore with methods of' their own to bring to an end the abuse notified. has no re. gular meetings for the " discussion and promotion of its activities, nevertheless is very much alive, and mainly through the honorary work of Mr. is it possible for Shanghai to take its place with other communities where such society is usually in the forefror? of the city's public spirited bodies.
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