'Tragedy in Elgin Road has expose' the need for public opinion to be-[stir itself in regard to housing condi-Hons in Shanghai. The deplorable overcrowding which was directly responsible for the heavy loss of life in. what was comparatively a to a shortage of funds. The Chamber has, therefore, done well to make its appeal and it is greatly to be hoped that a prompt and generous response will "relieve the anxious minds of those splendid men and women who are directing the charitable societies in Shanghai.
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