To the Editor of the font-Ciuwa Dany News"
Sim-—With reference to the letter Rickshaw Reform and your editorial comment, T feel sure that public opinion still strongly supports the Rickshaw Board in its efforts to secure reform. The community definitely has been roused on this matter; the various evils were clearly. exposed; and.: the Municipal Council (and ite Rickshaw Board) have been told that the ratepayers want definite action to secure a thorough reform.
The recent trial was very confused. However.as T attended three ses sions of the trial, I feel impelled to one comment. If public opinion is demanding that the SMC. through its Rickshaw Board should be able to plan and effect reforms this matter, then the public is expecting that all-round ce-operation the given by the various departments, since it is unlikely that small Board of only three people can effect reforms unless the department that is in direct contact with the rickshaw coolies, and owners, is willing to render the utmost' help." A local monthly has pointed out that the lack of cooperation on the part of the Police is a serious matter, since there must be some effort made to see that the coolies are given proper information regarding these reforms (as Mrs. Ayscough pointed out) and that the lower rentals and other matters are being carried out.
Public Opinion is undoubtedly wanting a thorough reform, and exacts that the rental will be further Feduced on January 1.
Shanghai, Sept. 5.
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