To the Eaitor of the "Nomut-Cuina Dany News"
Sm—The Massey Committee was appointed some months ago. Tle Ree port and recommendations have been Known for" some" months, During the last four months, public opinion thas been greatly aroused over" th Hckehaw questions. Since the. Mate sey. Report. revealed such" appalingly disgraceful conditions, very many "organizations "representing thousands of Shanghai citizens. have sent in strong petitions to the SIM.C. 'AE least two of the Councillors in their election addresses suid. they Would advocate strong action in this Inatier. Inthe face of there " facts, the passage' In the speech at the Fecent Ratepayers meeting was most Aisappointing, It the Council 1s going to shirk its immediate duty because off ing the hong owners, it is time for all put and private organizations to rouse themselves so that effective action will be secured, otherwise the Mas sey Report may be shelved—iike some other Reporis—and the miserable lot of the rickshaw collie will be allow= fed to continue.
3.8.
Shanghai, Apr. 24,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.