Self-described "as an non-political organization, the Shanghai Citizens Civie Association was formally inaugurated here on Wednesday, About 100 Leading Chinese busi newsmen attended the ceremony: which was held at the Woman's Commercial and Savings Bank of Shanghai, 480 Nanking Road, Governed by a committee of 21 and a standing committee of nine. the new organ will engage in philanthropic and economic activi-ti Especial attention will be given to a speedy rehabilitation of indust and agriculture in Shanghai and its environs, relief work, and smooth distribution of food. fuel and cotton textiles, Included among the guiding spirits of the new organ were Mr. Yao Mou-lien. President of the Nantao Waterworks and of the Chapei Vaterworks and Electric Light Com pany and a director of the Woman Mr. Koo Shen-yi, Chairman of hanghai Rice Dealers' Association; and Mr. Lo Pa-hung, manager of the Nantao Electric Light and Tramways Company Others included w re Mr. Ying Tsung-d President of the Shen-hsin Cotton Spinning Company, and Mr. Chu I-tsai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Changchow and Yangmen Electric Light Company With its headquarters the Settlement, the ociation w establish branch offices in Pootung, Nantao, and other densely populated areas fringing the foreign-governed territory Preparatory meetings were held by the sponsors of the new organization on December 24 and 26
Chinese Report.
Information from Chinese sources was, however, that the formal mun ion of the Shanghai Citizens' Association would take place in the near
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