To the Editof of the "Norta-Cuina Dany News"
Sm—It is hoped that the original tors of the "Ca-Prosperity" scheme are satisfied with their efforts so far; soaring commodity prices racing against H.C.L. allowances. with H.C.L.A. a very poor second.
Tt must be a source of deep satisfaction to adherents of the "new order" to see thousands of gallons of gasoline wasted on the Settlement bridges on account of stupid restrictions at the entrance to what is supposed to.be the Japanese Deferme 4 The lack of tram-cars, combined with exorbitant charges on the [military buses. must be improving ithe physique of thousands living in the Eastern District; walking is supposed to be very good for the health.
The bad old days when householders could rely on a very efficient alice Force to protect property. are tone. Residents now have the satisfaction of guarding their own person or property.
While everyone deplores the recent acts of terrorism, it is a job for the Properly constituted police force to Tout out these gangs; it can never be one by military means; intimidation las used at present, only tends to seal the mouths of those who would be willing. under ordinary circumstances. to assist the forces of law and order. The ordinary efficient C.P.C. is not permitted to carry his gun; nests of armed Chinese are ensconced in arious houses throughout the district, ously with the acquiescence of jè "Defence Forces" Are these forces sure of the loyalty of these tangs to the "new order"? More than probable they are loyal at heart to their own race, and paying "rice-bowl" lip-service to their present employers while taking advantage of the lack of Police authority while they prepare for a rainy day.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.