'More publicity on policy matters relating to the welfare of the residents' of the Settlement and an increase in the efficiency of the Shans hal Municipal Council is being ardently sought by leaders of the Japanese community, the local Japanese, press reported on Thursday.
"Foreign residents of the Settle ment have recently shown' interest in the movement for the reform of SM.C. administration methods and are discussing the matter on an me dependent basis," the "Shanghai Nippo" said.
"A certain publication has defended the Council, "stating that since the, establishment of a press department, alt events, big or small, are being made public and that a detailed report is'made at the Ratepayers' Mee ing," the Journal continues.
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