Rightly is issue joined with those who criticize the pleas made on behalf of dumb animals at a time when distress among human beings is so poignantly great. No-one would countenance that curiously warped mentality which delights in setting off elaborate affection for dogs or other animals against a callousness oF indifference te the sufferings of frllow-men and women. That is, however, not the char Acteristie of the true' lover of animals nor of the Shanghailanders who at this moment desire to advocate attention to the plight of many unfortunately abandoned pets." That there need for the greatest possible effort to cope with the urgent problems of which the stress fare painfully eloquent no-one can. deny. Yet altogether desirable that some goodwill should be spared for creatures which have) neither tongues to voice their grievances nor the means to protect themselves against. misfortune. The number of stray dogs, of all descriptions haunting certain parts of the city. must be noticeable to the most casual observer. The police are presumably doing their best round them tp and provide for their painless Femoval. There are also other dogs for whom provision should be mace whether in the way Of finding homes or of also putting them out of their misery. It should not be forgotten that the spectacle of an abandoned dog is in itself an indictment of human thoughtlessness. Shangh: has reason to be glad that its Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is endeavour-Ing to devote its energies and resources to this problem. Nor should there be neglect of the Proper means to help that organization, despite the heavy calls elsewhere, Membership donation to its funds (Mr, R. N. Swann, 17 The Bund is chairman and hon, treasurer) effective gesture of sympathy just now. 'This Journal' is completely Impeniient in making this suggestion. Tt docs not thereby weaken the demand for charitable assistance to humanly: intact it ventures to consider that. it actually broadens the basis of humane endeavour by pointing out the way to relieve suffering which, if Ignored, can only breed heartlessness, The North-China 2 be mailed to you in China and Japan Daily News every day of the week for $16 a half year; the North-China Herald costs you $16 year. With the development of communications in China and daily postal deliveries to an increasing number of cities, a subscription to the North-China Daily News is well worth consideration. Important events happen quickly both in China and abroad, so quickly that few residents in the Far East can afford to wait a week for the news, A note to the Secretary of the North-China Daily News asking for a sample copy incurs no abligatior and will be appreciated.
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