It will be noted that no brake is provided. After several trials the conclusion was reached that, while desirable in theory, brakes would be source of danger unless maintained in perfect order, and as such care upkeep was very unlikely it was better not to rely on them.
Tt is thought that criticism of the model may take the line that it is not sufliciontly distinguishable from private rickshaw, but it is submitted that the enamel licence plate on the left mudguard and the good sized enamel tariff plate on the right mudguard, together with the possession of three licence plates on the axle, make for sufficient distinction.
mew model has been built under the supervision of the Rickshaw Board assisted by the Public Works Department, by Messrs. Tai Ghone &°Co, $18 Avenue Hiward Judging from the present situation in Burope, there will nat be a Europen war in the next five years. So observed Gen. Liu Wen-tao, Chinese Minister to_ italy who arrived on Tuesday (Sept. 4) in the Lloyd Triestino liner, Conte Rosso, together with Gen. Yang Chih, head of the Chinese Military Commission which has just concluded an inspec tion tour abroad.
Mr. C. F. Shackleton
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