To the Editor of the "Nonmi-Cutwa Dany News" ied by C.T.S. and Cow Comronr and Hoxexew Restoenr tu your correspondence columns, may 1 dake this opportunity of issuing timely warning, so. that Europeans may avoid any' possible trouble oF misunderstandings whi {to "serious consequences." a very natural thing for any tone to step out on to the pavement ud call for a "Rikkishavs," and they. would no doubt be astounded If they found that their simple request. led them into considerable trouble, and even possible harm, Yet such a thing is very very possible. 'One of the worst Insults fu the Japanese Janguage is the word "Childkusho" (pronounced "Chilcksho"), and It is hardly necessary for me' to explain the possible happenings were some tone to step out on to the pavement, clote to a Japanese sentry, and call for a "Rikkshaw." He might even be promptly bayoneted if. the Individual in question should happen to be short-tempered, especially with the present mental condition prevall-{ng for the word *Chikcusho* means Therefore, please bear in mind when in the Hongkew district avoid
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