It ts satisfactory to find that various organizations are giving public express slon to their solleltude for. perfoverance In the reform of "the rickshaw industry In Shanghai, The Influentially signed petition which urges steadfast adherence. to. the measures proposed by the Rickshaw Board has been reinforced by comments from individual organizations and It is understood that women of all nationalities are behind the movement, 'The problem, as has been pointed out, has to' be considered Under two heads: firstly the Improve ment of the economic condition. of the puller and his protection against undue exploitation and secondly the provision of a decent rickshaw satisfying modest standards of clear ness and comfort, The Rickshaw Board has encountered persistent and truculent opposition from the rickshaw owners who shamelessly employ all the technique of the obstinate mulo—including his kicks and plunge ing—to block progress. The vehi which they put on the streets are 'a disgrace to Shanghai and their treatment of the pullers ts deplorable. Little by Inttle the Board. is en-@eavouring to remedy matters step forward is to be taken next month in, reducing thie rickshaw rentals which even then will not cor respond to the suggestions of the Committee appointed by the Council investigate the frame.
2 come therefore to note that public interest Is being taken in this matter. The authorities thereby will perceive that they have a clear mandate {0 go ahead with reform.
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