To the Editor of the "Nosru-Ciixa Dauwy News?
Sm—This city of marvellous growth and vast potentialities should, be remodelled on modern lines and made independent of individual interests.
The whole district comprised in the territory including Hangchow on th south and on the north should be made a free State with every nation represented its fan adequate royalty or Tax 40 the he, proposed Free State would pay Chinese Government for the per-equal lease of the territory as proposed, The Government of the Free State would be similar to that of other democratic nations in that there would be a franchise to all the Inhabitants of the Free State giving all adults a vote in electing members of Parliament. These adults to qualify for a vote by their being persons who are paying a minimum house Fent of $30 per month, The members of Parliament at first to number 100 and these members should be persons who have publicly announced their willingness to "stand for" Parliament and would qualify receiving not less than 10,000 votes at_a secret ballot.
These candidates should be proposed by two leading citizens.
Should more than 100 candidates bbe elected all the better, The Senate to consist of 12 members to be elected by Parliament again ty, secret ballot.
The Free State's integrity and security to be guaranteed by all nations. Including of course China, The Free State to enact laws, fx taxes, ete. To contro! policing and all Jadministrations by appointees chosen Parliament.
"There would be no army or navy, the international aspect guaranteeing. the Free Stéte against any aggression by force.
'The Free State to assume responsibility for @ proportion to be determined of China's foreign' indebted-
The territory of the Free State would assure room for expansion and. avoid conflicting annoyances by con-{trolling all public utilities and there would be no rival public ullities.
Such @ Free State would do away with unrest and. fear and provide security to all honest traders.
The Froe State would provide training ground for politicians, Qualification for citizenship of the new Free Slate would entail a previous residence of 3 years within the confines of the territory as proposed.
The above suggestion if carried out: would stabilize trade and give contentment to the millions of Chinese and foreigners involved.
Shanghai, Nov. 21.
S. J. Poweut,
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