To the Eaitor of the "Norrm-Cmmxa Dany News"
Sim—May I make the suggestion that HBM. Ofice of Works should remove the two Royal Coats of Arms from their present position "on ihe gates of the Consulate, where they sre rarely visible, toa better position on the gate posts where these To the Editor of the "Nontu-Cumva Dany News"
Sin—You are to be congratulates on your timely leader in to-day's 'N.CD.N." on the present market situation in Shanghai, It ts impos: sible to ignore the feeling of vousness and apprehension that resent exists in local business and ancial circles, but the atmosphere, would undoubtedly "be improved. if vigorous steps were taken by the responsible authorities to discourage the circulation in the market of mis chievous and unscrupulous rumours intended to put money in the pockets of the culprits. Familiar names are mentioned' in this connection, and there is a widespread belief that a number of prominent - Individuals benefited substantially through fnanlal operations undertaken about the time when the silver export duty wa rst Imposed.
'The New Life Movement is understood to be making definite progress, and we hear from time' to time' of unscrupulous officials in other places being punished severely for indulging in "squeeze." The Government would acquire considerable merit if, in the peculiar dimcuities of the present time, It showed a firm determination to stamp out corrupt practices wherever they are found, and, If It made an example of one or iwo of the leading offenders, no matter who they are, the public's confidence in the government's good faith and correctness would be great ly enhanced, and there would be a dotier chance of pulling through the Shanghai, Dec, 20.
Bona Fives.
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