It fs to be hoped that the decision to reduce the number of rickshaws on the public streets by the process of limiting the licences to 0,500 afler Growing lois will be effectively car ried out. The Shanghai Munteipal Council in thus rearming. the prin ciple of gradual reduction leading, wil be further hoped, to eventual elimination of the rickshaw traMe, deserves the cordial support of the community. Courage and resource willie required for carrying the process to the logical conclusion which All students of gramme conditions desire, The reduction cannot be swiftly effected, but this first step in revival of a fong-established principle welcome, In duc course it is believed the Rickshaw owners will realize that the Council is currying out the general wishes of the public for it Is obvious that, unfit the prospect. of removing the rickshaw from the streets is firmly In view, Important measures for developing and Improv ing other means of transport cannot bbe fully entertained
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