'The question of the waler supply has now been satisfactorily settled. The Zone Council concluded arrangement with the French Waterworks, to supply the necessary quantities of water, the profits: gain proportionately to' the French. and Chinese Waterworks Companies.
The Zone's budget is divided into four portions: hospital and medical supplies, winter clothing, food, and various." The latter heading includes Jarrangements which are being made for the possible extension of the Zone tothe south of Nantao, All refuse is being burned to ensure the Jeleantiness of the streets, The Zone [Council have pried into buildings slong Boulevard des Deux Repub-Tiques in on attempt' to find further accommodation ax it is essential. that the refugees should have a roof above their heads, especially in. view. of the larte number of infants in the community. The population Is on the increase—4,000" new residents arrived from Pootung on Nov. 19.
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