Without in any way depreciating admirable activities, such as are indicated in the movement to supplement amenities provided for British troops in Shanghai, it should be Suggested hat the British community in particular ought not to lose sight of other and wider claims om its. attention; Present conditions have already created much distress among foreigners in Shanghai and the charitable organizations which are grappling with that problem are in urgent need of enhanced support. Distressed British subjects are likely to do their best to avoid an appeal to charity, but circumstances may be too much for them. It behoves all organizers of relief here to be alert in studying this aspect of the crisis. The donation of comforts to troops for whose services the community must be grateful but who, apart from the rigours of the moment, are not economically ill-placed, has its merits. It is of comparatively trivial import beside the opportunity for bringing relief to men and women who have been deprived of their livelihood in the city to which they belong. It would. be pleasant to know that some thought was being given to this subject by responsible members of the community, particularly those who by the exigencies of the moment have time on their hands. to Furthermore it is impossible to discuss perspective without again pointing out the great need for adequate medical supplies and red cross facilities for wounded Chinese soldiers in the Settlement. Primarily the obligation rests upon Chinese citizens of substance, but that is no reason why foreigners should not make their contribution, as they have done in assisting the work of evacuating Chinese refugees, Engagement in philanthropy of that kind is fully compatible with the neutrality which the Settlement precariously endeavours to uphold,
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