Shanghai, Dec, 27.
A beggars' camp for the Settlement. was formally established on Christ mas day at 380 North Fokien Road, Many poor people and beggars have already entered the camp which, however, can hold only 400. The police have teen asked by those in charge of the new camp. to. send beggars to the camp for food, clothe ing and sleeping quarters, 'The now philanthropic organization functioning under the direction of the Shanghai Philanthropic Bodies' Union in Yunnan Road, The union has seen fit to establish the new camp because during the winter many beggars die of starvation and exposure Mr. Chi Bin-chang has been appointed director of the new camp. The union is reported to be willing to provide more camps for the poor and beggars if there are suitable places for new relief quoiters. At] Present, the North Fokien Road camp) can take care of only about 400 poor people and it is said that in @ few!
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