(Continued from page 7) up like so many criminals, as if they were in a concentration camp. Their only offence, they contend, appears to have been their desire io exercise their right to earn a living to which they are entitled under a treaty freely negotiated, and hitherto scrupulously observed.
It is also felt that the obstacles placed in the way of foodstuffs reaching the Concession have hit the wrong mark—in other words, those who are suffering the most from the restrictions are the women and children.
The food situation continues to be unsatisfactory, and it is estimated that less than 20 per cent. of the normal supply of perishable foodstuffs is managing to trickle through into the Concession every day.
There is an unlimited supply of flour and rice, but it is cold comfort to envisage a diet composed of flour or rice and water.
A. special food committee has been established, which will thoroughly investigate the sitüation, while it is understood that the Municipal Coun-oil is also considering means to al-deviate the food problem.
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