The Archive · 1938

Rate of Interest

Questioned by the Judge about a visit to the Paulun Hospital to find out Tara Singh's hours of work there. Shaw said that he had gone there in order to prove that when the loan was made Tara Singh was working, The Judge—In other words you were trying to work up a case egninst Tara Singh?—It could be put that way, My Lord, The Judge—I thought so.

Continuing his evidence Shaw the past.

In the International Settlement, the Public Health Department are doing their utmost to combat the disease To date, it was stated by a high of cial, some 44000 cholera macula: tions have been given, 330,000 of which have been administered by the Department itself. Much cleansing is being done in the areas where squatters' huts are situated.

Another highly important measure is the free distribution of water in ihe poorer and more congested sections. This work is now progressing rapidly, both the Shanghai Waterworks Company and the Health Department making the issues of water In certain places, Health Department officials have actually checked the spread of cholera promptly hrough opening hydrants for the benefit of the Chinese population. The success of this work, however, quite obviously depends on the ce-operation of the population, It is found that where the residents are intelligent and informed in matters of hygiene, gratifying results are obtained.

Typhus fever is on the down-grade, ile the incidence of typhoid and seratyphoid remains high. stated that he was paying $90 per month interest, the last interest being paid on April 26. This payment had been made by his housekeeper who Indian Delegates to ried out all his business transactions. Each month, with the exception of a few dollars. he paid this

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