More Public Opinion Needed To the Editor of the "Norri-Cuawa Dany News"
Sir—A year ago a few men in our community began mobilizing public! Jopinion on the matter of -rickshaw reform. After individuals and public bodies had expressed their interest and support of this idea, the Shanghai Municipal Council at once—appointed a committee to make invesliations and proposals. After careful deliberations the Council created Jo Rickshaw Board and appointed. three able and respected men. to] [carry out the work of this Board.
The work went steadily forward, In the very nature of the case a definite reaction on the part of the interested parties to such a reform was, be expected. This reaction came, and we need not recount all of its demonstrations, "notorious", _and otherwise. support who want the reform to go through.
Read between the lines of the press notices of held" for the alleged ring lea ers, and you must see where the: main sources of trouble lie.
Do not the following points demand investi gation?
1. After three hearings the Court was Unable to locate the responsi leaders behind the agitation at It ws witnessed by the police, and as the ease was conducted by the Aseistant 'Advocate on behalf of the police 'Seven men were arrested, Dui only' two. Were sentenced. At the same Sudge. overruled this Advocat two. "rickshaw Moreover, the Assistant. Municipal Intenigent person would know that the Counelt "has its Finance. Department with all Ite officers for the collection of fees, and that members of the Rickshaw "Board" would not handle fees for Neenses.) As member of the community, may I urge expression of public opinion on: the situation.
Yen.
Shanghai, Sept. 3
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