Vigorous protests were made from a number of quarters in Shanghai yesterday to the report of motor car travel discomforts published in Tuesday's issue of the "North-China Daily News."
"Why I believe I drive on the new roads more than any other foreigner in Shanghai and I have received nothing but the most courteous treatment at all times," declared one oficial of a prominent firm, somewhat indignantly.
The courteous' treatment accorded drivers by the police adds to the pleasure of driving and makes you ant to go back, he said, and when you do, you are greeted like a long lost brother, "I hate Shanghai." he exclaimed, and every Saturday at noon I, and often, some of my friends. jump into my Ford V8 and spend the week-end driving We drive to Wusih, Hangchow, Soochow, Mokanshan, and by routes ġo Nanking and other When drivers treat the officials and their orders with respect they are themselves given courteous treatment and a good deal of consideration for their comfort. He said that he Jas made many friends among the officials along the highways and produced material proof in the form of friendly letters sent to him here in Shanghai.
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