Opposition to Increase the Editor of the NowmlsCursa Dasty Nests Sm—Some weeks ago there were reports in the press to the effect the Tickshaw Owners have petitioned the Shanghai Municipal Council for increase of 10 per cent. inthe ental of public. rickshaws." I" pee= sume that a decision has mot yet been ade since no announcement on the subject has appeared.
"Among the members of the Joint Committee of Shanghai Women's Organizations there isa feeling that before any increase is ranted, some sort of study should "be made to ascertain (1) whether the pullers are earning more than before and" (2) whether increased earning, "It any, represents ner eased purchasing power.
Tu view of the increased cost living, t is evident that a raise in the rental charge would work unfair hardship on the pullers and we hope to hear that the Council does not gree to the Increase.
Airs, J. S. Barr, Civie Affairs Chairman, Joint" Committee of Shanghai "Women's Organizations Shanghai, May 11,
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