About 760 Truckloads Still to be Removed Although it was hoped to remove 767 truckloads of essential fqodstufts from the area north of the Creek on Sunday and Monday, it was found possible to remove only 26 truckloads during this period, The necessary passes were obtained for the removal of the 787 truckloads, supposed to represent approximately the total quantity of foodstuffs at present stored in godowns in the northern area, Owing, however, to the great demand for trucks from owners of general cargo, in addition to the demand for trucks for foodstuffs, end to the short time available, owners were compelled to leave the larger portion of their goods to be removed at a later date.
A Council official told the "North-China Daily News" yesterday that it was hoped to remove the foodstuffs still remaining in the northern district during the next fortnight, Their removal, he said, would naturally mean a decrease in the price of food, and it was also extremely desirable that the foodstüffs should be stored in a safer position than they were in at present.
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