To the Editor of the "NorrH-CHiva Dairy News"
Sim—A short time ago I wrote to your paper a letter giving an idea, of what was expected of a ship's Chief Officer for the salary he gets, From chance remarks I have heard since I gather that, certain people think I was making Jan attempt at Bolshevik propaganda. Such, I assure you, was very far from my intention. If there is anyone in Shanghai with more anti-Bolshevik sentiments than myself, I should esteem it a great pleasure to shake hands with him.
The object of my letter was an attempt to give an idea to one half of how the other half lives, The Mercantile Marine Officer is look-on generally as a necessary evil; but did the general public but know ft, the qualifications necessary to his position, and the amount of, work he puts in, in the week, to say nothing of the discomfort and, hardships he endures with no complaint, should entitle him to at R. $. C, seems to the only one in Shanghai broadcasting, who has a little consideration for other people.
I may mention that Tam way connected with R, 8, C.
Tam, ete,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.